1
as in acts
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
a record number of laws were passed in that legislative session
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2
as in constitutions
a collection or system of rules of conduct
it's important to obey the law at all times, or else you might end up in jail
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as in police
the department of government that keeps order, fights crime, and enforces statutes
a petty thief who had somehow managed to avoid the law for most of his life
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Recent Examples of laws
Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.
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Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Omnipresent services such as Facebook and Instagram have been officially blocked in the country since March 2022, with Russia citing its extremism laws.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
But in a nation with high levels of gun ownership and laws that emphasize the right to defend one’s own property, McLeod said it can no longer be considered just a low-risk childhood game.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia have laws limiting how many firearms people can purchase in a month, according to the Giffords Law Center.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
For my critical review of these new laws, see the link here and the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Under Indian laws, cops like Rahane can penalize drivers up to $25 for honking too much or without reason.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
High Representatives are appointed by a council comprising several Western nations and bestowed with the power to impose annul laws as well as appoint and remove officials.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Omnipresent services such as Facebook and Instagram have been officially blocked in the country since March 2022, with Russia citing its extremism laws.
—PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
But in a nation with high levels of gun ownership and laws that emphasize the right to defend one’s own property, McLeod said it can no longer be considered just a low-risk childhood game.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia have laws limiting how many firearms people can purchase in a month, according to the Giffords Law Center.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
For my critical review of these new laws, see the link here and the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Under Indian laws, cops like Rahane can penalize drivers up to $25 for honking too much or without reason.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
High Representatives are appointed by a council comprising several Western nations and bestowed with the power to impose annul laws as well as appoint and remove officials.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laws
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Catch the first two acts before the third premieres in November 2025.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The show, which has never shied from controversy, will feature performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin with DJ Snake, and rising alt-pop acts Alex Warren and Sombr.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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State constitutions likewise entrenched robust jury rights.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Courts from Pakistan to Uganda have held that sedition laws violate their constitutions.—
Stephen Townley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The university initially stated on social media that a suspect was in custody, but Scott Trotter, a university spokesman, told the New York Times and Deseret News that police determined the person who was taken into custody was not the shooter.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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More than 3,000 people were estimated to be at the event, according to the university's police chief, Jeff Long.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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In May, the West Memphis City Council unanimously approved two ordinances authorizing a $10 billion payment-in-lieu of taxes agreement between the city and an unnamed company.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Second Amendment advocates say city-by-city ordinances would be cumbersome for permit holders commuting daily between jurisdictions.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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There was even a glossary of diagnosis codes that are used for billing.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pandora’s Talisman collection emphasizes new experimentation as the brand looks to toward the future, building the foundation of the Danish jewelry retailer and manufacturer’s traditional design codes.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Renaming the department would require an act of Congress, as executive orders cannot override federal laws and statutes.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Public school libraries have had books removed that might have included content that doesn’t align with the statutes.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the state legislature, Salvador has sponsored a variety of bills to regulate AI, including a ban on deepfakes in political campaigns and an initiative to create standards for labeling AI content.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The students in the club participated in National History Day, a competition where students present a topic of their interest, and the YMCA Youth and Government Program’s Model Legislative Session, where students debate bills at the Arizona Capitol.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This year, around 1,200 amendments were filed by House lawmakers, and only 298 were approved to make it to the floor.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most soil amendments take a while to become incorporated in gardens and lawns, and many take a year or more to start benefiting plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Laws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laws. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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