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law in Dutch

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

law in Dutch

wet
noun
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
recht
noun
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
wet
noun

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."

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.
  • Newton's law of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "law" in Dutch?

"law" in Dutch is wet, recht. 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 Dutch, "law" is wet, recht.

Are there other ways to say "law" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "law": wet, recht.

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