1
as in act
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
a record number of laws were passed in that legislative session
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2
as in constitution
a collection or system of rules of conduct
it's important to obey the law at all times, or else you might end up in jail
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as in police
the department of government that keeps order, fights crime, and enforces statutes
a petty thief who had somehow managed to avoid the law for most of his life
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Recent Examples of law
Texas has a long history of proposing and enacting laws that restrict transgender rights.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
There are several laws, including the Privacy Act of 1974, that govern how the government collects and stores personal data.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
But on Friday, California’s Second Appellate District reversed that ruling under a California law that allows for the early dismissal of claims intended to chill free speech.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
Extending a 2017 tax cut law signed by President Trump would cost $4.5 trillion over a decade, according to the Tax Foundation.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
There are several laws, including the Privacy Act of 1974, that govern how the government collects and stores personal data.
—Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
But on Friday, California’s Second Appellate District reversed that ruling under a California law that allows for the early dismissal of claims intended to chill free speech.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
Extending a 2017 tax cut law signed by President Trump would cost $4.5 trillion over a decade, according to the Tax Foundation.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for law
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Monkeys were introduced for the 1904 season and a popular touring act called the High Diving Elks, which featured elks trained to jump from heights of more than 20 feet into a water tank.—
Jeremy Drouin,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a world wired for hustle, that choice becomes a radical act of self-respect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The first public school in the country, Boston Latin, was founded in Boston a year earlier; the state’s constitution required every town to establish grammar schools.—
Jenna Russell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Facing a major test, South Korea has upheld the constitution and rule of law, but the crisis has also highlighted the relative immaturity of its democratic system, legal experts say.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
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No injuries were reported following the fire, police said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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These surveillance photos of two people who police say are Rob Baker and a male accomplice captured them entering the Sementilli home.—
Greg Fisher,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the bills have changed the rhetorical landscape.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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But these days the church is in disrepair and has been closed for two years because the gas bill could not be paid and the heat turned off.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even though the costumes reflect the sartorial codes of the 14th century, a majority of the pieces that Georgiadis made complement the choreography.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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How to Redeem This DraftKings Promo Code Offer First things first, players can skip the promo code.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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However, Section 557 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025 amended the statutes defining the agreement signed by new midshipmen and cadets attending a military service academy and their resulting service obligations.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Florida statutes require enforcement agencies in charge of county jails to be enrolled in 287(g) programs.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Two men, ages 40 and 45, were arrested for battery and obstruction of a law enforcement officer, while a 28-year-old woman was arrested for vulgar language in violation of a city ordinance.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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The ordinance would establish a nonprofit developer arm of the city’s Department of Housing to offer developers low-cost loans during construction.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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In response, a group of Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to reign in presidential power on tariffs.—
Ana Perez,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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The 2021 legislation’s passage hinged on that amendment, which was brokered by Lucio, the former lawmaker.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/law. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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