law in Portuguese
law in Portuguese is lei, direito — law means the system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
law in Portuguese
lei
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
direito
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
lei
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.
- There is a law that says you must wear a seatbelt.
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What is "law" in Portuguese?
"law" in Portuguese is lei, direito. 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 Portuguese, "law" is lei, direito.
Are there other ways to say "law" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "law": lei, direito.
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