system of rules
1 (also the law) [U] the whole system of rules that everyone in a country or society must obey:
If they entered the building they would be breaking the law. * In Sweden it is against the law to hit a child. * Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. * British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results. * The reforms have recently become law. * Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). * the need for better law enforcement * (humorous) Kate's word was law in the Brown household.
2 [U] a particular branch of the law:
company / tax law * He specializes in international law.
seealsoCANONLAW, CASELAW, CIVILLAW, COMMONLAW, PRIVATELAW, STATUTELAW
one rule
3 [C] ~ (on sth)
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