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

Example: entrapment is against the law

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

Example: 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.

Example: It was a territory without law, marked by violence.

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.

A tumulus of stones.

A hill.