lēx — meaning in English

English meaning

• law noun The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
• rule noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.

Senses

lēx is used for these senses in English:

• law (usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
• rule A regulation, law, guideline.

law — full definition

1. noun The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
2. noun A specific rule created by a governing authority.
3. noun A statement describing a consistent pattern or relationship in nature or science.

rule — full definition

1. noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
2. verb To govern or have official authority over a country, people, or organization.
3. noun A straightedge tool used for measuring or drawing straight lines.

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