law

/ˈlȯ/

Middle English, from Old English lagu, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse lǫg law; akin to Old English licgan to lie

noun

  1. a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority

  2. the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules

  3. common law

law rule regulation precept statute ordinance canon mean a principle governing action or procedure. law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all subject to that authority. rule applies to more restricted or specific situations.

verb

  1. litigate

  2. to sue or prosecute at law

biographical name

  1. (Andrew) Bonar 1858—1923 British (Canadian-born) statesman