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- English Word Law Definition In arts, works, games, etc.: The rules of construction, or of procedure, conforming to the conditions of success; a principle, maxim; or usage; as, the laws of poetry, of architecture, of courtesy, or of whist.
- English Word Law Definition Collectively, the whole body of rules relating to one subject, or emanating from one source; -- including usually the writings pertaining to them, and judicial proceedings under them; as, divine law; English law; Roman law; the law of real property; insurance law.
- English Word Law Definition Legal science; jurisprudence; the principles of equity; applied justice.
- English Word Law Definition Trial by the laws of the land; judicial remedy; litigation; as, to go law.
- English Word Law Definition An oath, as in the presence of a court.
- English Word Law Definition Same as Lawe, v. t.
- English Word Law Definition An exclamation of mild surprise.
- English Word Law-abiding Definition Abiding the law; waiting for the operation of law for the enforcement of rights; also, abiding by the law; obedient to the law; as, law-abiding people.
- English Word Law-fall Definition Depression of the jaw; hence, depression of spirits.
- English Word Lawbreaker Definition One who disobeys the law; a criminal.
- English Word Lawe Definition To cut off the claws and balls of, as of a dog's fore feet.
- English Word Lawer Definition A lawyer.
- English Word Lawful Definition Conformable to law; allowed by law; legitimate; competent.
- English Word Lawful Definition Constituted or authorized by law; rightful; as, the lawful owner of lands.
- English Word Lawgiver Definition One who makes or enacts a law or system of laws; a legislator.
- English Word Lawgiving Definition Enacting laws; legislative.
- English Word Lawing Definition Going to law; litigation.
- English Word Lawing Definition Expeditation.
- English Word Lawless Definition Contrary to, or unauthorized by, law; illegal; as, a lawless claim.
- English Word Lawless Definition Not subject to, or restrained by, the law of morality or of society; as, lawless men or behavior.