All Definitions for Law
Below are all the dictionary definitions of law:
1The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
2The body of such rules that pertain to a particular topic.
3Common law, as contrasted with equity.
4A binding regulation or custom established in a community in this way.
5A rule, such as:
6Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. (Compare mores.)
7A rule or principle regarding the construction of language or art.
8A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. (Compare theory.)
9A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions
10A mathematical or logical rule.
11Any statement of the relation of acts and conditions to their consequences.
12A sound law
13A regular change in the pronunciation of a language.
14One of the official rules of cricket as codified by the its (former) governing body, the MCC.
15The control and order brought about by the observance of such rules.
16A person or group that act(s) with authority to uphold such rules and order (for example, one or more police officers).
17The profession that deals with such rules (as lawyers, judges, police officers, etc).
18Jurisprudence, the field of knowledge which encompasses these rules.
19Litigation
20Legal action (as a means of maintaining or restoring order, redressing wrongs, etc).
21An allowance of distance or time (a head start) given to a weaker (human or animal) competitor in a race, to make the race more fair.
22A mode of operation of the flight controls of a fly-by-wire aircraft.
23One of two metaphysical forces ruling the world in some fantasy settings, also called order, and opposed to chaos.
24To prosecute or sue (someone), to litigate.
25To rule over (with a certain effect) by law
26To govern.
27To enforce the law.
28To subject to legal restrictions.
29An oath sworn before a court, especially disclaiming a debt. (Chiefly in the phrases "wager of law", "wage one's law", "perform one's law", "lose one's law".)
30To work as a lawyer
31To practice law.
32A tumulus of stones.
33A hill.
34A score
35Share of expense
36Legal charge.
37Synonym of Torah: the five Books of Moses, particularly the commandments in it, as well as their specification in the Mishnah and their further interpretation in later religious literature.
38The commandments in the Books of Moses, sometimes seen as transcended by Christ
39The commandments and moral principles that are binding for Christians, such as the Decalogue, the teachings of the New Testament, the Church Fathers, etc.
40A surname originating as a patronymic.
41A diminutive of the male given name Lawrence.
42A topographic surname from Old English, perhaps originally meaning someone who lives near a burial mound.
43A conical hill
44A village in South Lanarkshire council area, Scotland, United Kingdom (OS grid ref NS8252).
45A surname from Chinese.
46Acronym of light anti-tank weapon.
About synonyms for law
Finding the right synonym for law helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.", law has 1 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Jurisprudence is the most direct replacement in most situations.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for law, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.