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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLaw
/lɔː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions.
"The law requires all drivers to wear seatbelts." - 2
A particular set of rules or principles governing a specific area of activity.
"The law of supply and demand governs the market economy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'law' originates from the Old English 'lagu', which means 'something laid down or fixed'. It has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*lagō', and has evolved through various forms in Germanic languages, reflecting the concept of rules and regulations established by a governing authority.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Law" is said worldwide
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loi
Transliteration: lwa
"La loi exige que tous les conducteurs portent des ceintures de sécurité."
Gesetz
Transliteration: ɡəˈzɛts
"Das Gesetz verlangt, dass alle Fahrer Sicherheitsgurte tragen."
legge
Transliteration: ˈled.dʒe
"La legge richiede che tutti gli automobilisti indossino le cinture di sicurezza."
ley
Transliteration: lei
"La ley exige que todos los conductores usen cinturones de seguridad."
lei
Transliteration: lei
"A lei exige que todos os motoristas usem cintos de segurança."
कानून
Transliteration: kānūn
"कानून सभी ड्राइवरों से सीट बेल्ट पहनने की मांग करता है।"
法律
Transliteration: fǎlǜ
"法律要求所有司机系安全带。"
법
Transliteration: beob
"법은 모든 운전자가 안전벨트를 착용하도록 요구합니다."
法律
Transliteration: hōritsu
"法律はすべての運転手にシートベルトを着用することを要求します。"
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