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."
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 Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
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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