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law noun

  /lɑ/ , /lɔ/ , /lɔː/ , /ɫoː/ , [loː(‿ɹ)]
  • Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. (Compare mores.)
  • A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. (Compare theory.)
  • (mathematics, logic) A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions; a mathematical or logical rule.
  • (cricket) One of the official rules of cricket as codified by the its (former) governing body, the MCC.
 lex
  • (usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
 iura, iūris, iūs, lēgis, lēx

lawful adjective

  /ˈlɔːfʊl/
  • (legal) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.
 lēgitimus
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