the law
the law2 B2 the system of rules of a particular country: » What does the law say about having alcohol in the blood while driving?» Of course robbery is against the law!» The judge ruled that the directors had knowingly broken the law.» You can't take that course of action and remain within the law.Thesaurus+: ↑Rules and laws3 F0 [S] INFORMAL the police: » The law was/were out in force at the demonstration.Thesaurus+: ↑The police generallyMain Entry: ↑law
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