Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A rule made by a government or authority that people must obey.
Law
/lɔː/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He is learning about the law.Breaking the law can have serious consequences.
Etymology:
From Old English lagu, influenced by Old Norse lagu meaning something laid down or fixed, and lex, Latin for statute, signifying rules of conduct upheld by authority.
Usage Statistics:
357 mentions per 1 million words 
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