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law in Afrikaans

law in Afrikaans is wet — law means the system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.

law in Afrikaans

wet
noun
body of rules established in a community by its authorities

What does "law" mean?

  1. noun The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
    "Breaking the speed limit is against the law."
  2. noun A specific rule created by a governing authority.
    "Parliament passed a new law banning single-use plastics."
  3. noun A statement describing a consistent pattern or relationship in nature or science.
    "Newton's law of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground."
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law in a sentence

  • Breaking the speed limit is against the law.
  • She studied law for four years before becoming a solicitor.
  • Parliament passed a new law banning single-use plastics.
  • There is a law that says you must wear a seatbelt.

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What is "law" in Afrikaans?
"law" in Afrikaans is wet. law means: The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
How do you use "law" in a sentence?
Example: "Breaking the speed limit is against the law." In Afrikaans, "law" is wet.
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