law

• Nom désignant un système de règles, de normes et de principes établis par une autorité pour réguler le comportement, maintenir l'ordre et assurer la justice dans la société, ainsi que l'étude de ce système et une règle particulière.

A noun referring to a system of rules, regulations, and principles established by a governing authority to regulate behavior, maintain order, and enforce justice within a society.

1. A2formallegal

   A system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by penalties.

   droit (système de règles)

   • The law requires all drivers to wear seatbelts.
   • She decided to study law at university.
   • Breaking the law can result in fines or imprisonment.

   Synonymescodejurisprudencelegal systemlegislation

2. A2formallegal

   A specific rule or regulation enacted by a governing body.

   Règle ou règlement spécifique

   • Parliament passed a new law on data protection.
   • The city has a law against littering in public parks.
   • The law states that all contracts must be in writing.

   Synonymesactbylawdecreeedictordinanceregulationrulestatute

3. Scientific principleB2formalscientific

   A statement of fact, deduced from observation, to the effect that a particular natural or scientific phenomenon always occurs if certain conditions are present.

   loi scientifique

   • Newton's law of gravity explains why objects fall.
   • The law of conservation of energy is fundamental in physics.
   • According to the laws of thermodynamics, energy cannot be created or destroyed.

   Synonymesprinciplerule

4. The legal professionB1formal

   The profession of lawyers and judges.

   La profession juridique

   • He has practiced law for over twenty years.
   • She is a respected member of the law community.
   • A career in law requires dedication and hard work.

   Synonymesbarlegal profession