The law
Example: The law protects people's rights in our country.
Definition
"The law" refers to the system of rules created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior. It ensures order, justice, and rights protection within a society, as in the phrase: The law protects people's rights in our country.
Etymology
The term "the law" originates from the Old English word 'lagu,' which means 'something laid down or fixed.' It is related to Scandinavian languages and reflects the concept of established rules governing society. Did you know that 'law' has been used in English since before the 12th century?
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"The law" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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