The law
Example: Law defines rules governing society
Definition
"The law" refers to the system of rules created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior, maintain order, and ensure justice within a society. It defines the legal boundaries and obligations that individuals and organizations must follow.
Etymology
The phrase "the law" originates from the Old English word 'lagu,' which means something laid down or fixed. This term likely comes from Old Norse 'lagu,' related to setting or laying down rules. Over time, "the law" evolved to represent the formal regulations governing society.
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"The law" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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