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law

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/lɔː/ · law

A system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.

Meanings

nounformal

A system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.

قواعد و ضوابط کا ایک نظام جو سماجی یا سرکاری اداروں کے ذریعے تشکیل دیا جاتا ہے اور رویے کو منظم کرتا ہے۔

قانون

qanoon

Formal: قانون

Synonyms

regulationstatuteruleضابطہقاعدہقانون سازی

Antonyms

anarchylawlessnesschaosبے قاعدگیانارکیفساد

Common Collocations

  • law and order
  • law enforcement
  • international law

Example Sentences

Understanding the law is crucial for citizens.

قانون کو سمجھنا شہریوں کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

Qanoon ko samajhna shehriyon ke liye bohat ahem hai.

The law can change based on new evidence.

نئے شواہد کی بنیاد پر قانون تبدیل ہو سکتا ہے۔

Naye shawahid ki buniyaad par qanoon tabdeel ho sakta hai.

Lawyers interpret the law for their clients.

وکیل اپنے موکلین کے لیے قانون کی تشریح کرتے ہیں۔

Wakeel apne mawakeelin ke liye qanoon ki tashreeh karte hain.

Easily Confused With

lawyer:A lawyer is a person who practices law, whereas law refers to the system of rules.

Word Family

legal
adjectiveقانونی
legislation
nounقانون سازی
legitimate
adjectiveجائز

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'law' as rules that everyone in society follows.

Imagine a gavel striking down in a courtroom.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

قانون سب کے لیے برابر ہے

Qanoon sab ke liye barabar hai

The law is equal for everyone.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "lagu" — something laid down or fixed

First known use: circa 1200

The term 'law' originated from Old English 'lagu', which meant something that is laid down or fixed. Over time, it has evolved to encompass rules and regulations governing society.