law

The body of binding rules and regulations, customs and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.

“entrapment is against the law”

A binding regulation or custom established in a community in this way.

“A new law forbids driving on that road.”

(more generally) A rule, such as:

The control and order brought about by the observance of such rules.

“It was a territory without law, marked by violence.”

A person or group that act(s) with authority to uphold such rules and order (for example, one or more police officers).

“Here comes the law — run!”

The profession that deals with such rules (as lawyers, judges, police officers, etc).

“He is studying for a career in law.”

Jurisprudence, the field of knowledge which encompasses these rules.

“She went to university to study law.”

Litigation, legal action (as a means of maintaining or restoring order, redressing wrongs, etc).

“They were quick to go to law.”

An allowance of distance or time (a head start) given to a weaker (human or animal) competitor in a race, to make the race more fair.

One of two metaphysical forces ruling the world in some fantasy settings, also called order, and opposed to chaos.

An oath sworn before a court, especially disclaiming a debt. (Chiefly in the phrases "wager of law", "wage one's law", "perform one's law", "lose one's law".)

To work as a lawyer; to practice law.

To prosecute or sue (someone), to litigate.

To rule over (with a certain effect) by law; govern.

To enforce the law.

To subject to legal restrictions.

A tumulus of stones.

A hill.

An exclamation of mild surprise; lawks.