law in Latin
law in Latin is iura, iūris, iūs — law means the system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
law in Latin
iura
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
iūris
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
iūs
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
lēgis
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
lēx
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
lex
What does "law" mean?
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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."
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noun A specific rule created by a governing authority.
"Parliament passed a new law banning single-use plastics."
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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.
- Newton's law of gravity explains why objects fall to the ground.
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What is "law" in Latin?
"law" in Latin is iura, iūris, iūs. 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 Latin, "law" is iura, iūris, iūs.
Are there other ways to say "law" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "law": iura, iūris, iūs, lēgis, lēx, lex.
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