physical law

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noun
  1. 1

    A universal statement about the operation of nature, based on empirical observations of physical behavior, tested using the scientific method.

  2. 2

    A scientific generalization based upon empirical observation that is part of physics, standing in contrast to chemical law, biological law, sociological law, etc.

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