Law - translation, pronunciation and examples
law
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When to use law
Он проходит курс по праву, чтобы подготовиться к адвокатскому экзамену.
Она хочет изучать право в университете в следующем году.
law usage examples
Он проходит курс по праву, чтобы подготовиться к адвокатскому экзамену.
He is taking a law course to prepare for the bar exam.
Она хочет изучать право в университете в следующем году.
She wants to study law at university next year.
Similar words
The general term for rules made by government or accepted by a community; also the legal system as a whole.
Often means an entitlement or freedom a person has under the law, not the whole legal system.
Refers to laws passed by a legislative body (parliament, congress) rather than general legal principles.
A specific written law passed by a legislative body; a single formal law.
A rule issued by an authority (often an administrative agency) that explains how a law is applied.
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law synonyms
What's the difference between law / right / legislation / statute / regulation / code
The general term for rules made by government or accepted by a community; also the legal system as a whole.
The law requires drivers to stop at red lights.
Закон требует, чтобы водители останавливались на красный сигнал.
Often means an entitlement or freedom a person has under the law, not the whole legal system.
You have the right to remain silent.
Вы имеете право хранить молчание.
Refers to laws passed by a legislative body (parliament, congress) rather than general legal principles.
New legislation on data protection was introduced last year.
В прошлом году было принято новое законодательство о защите данных.
A specific written law passed by a legislative body; a single formal law.
The court examined the relevant statute to make its decision.
Суд изучил соответствующий статут при вынесении решения.
A rule issued by an authority (often an administrative agency) that explains how a law is applied.
Environmental regulations limit the amount of pollution factories can emit.
Экологические регламенты ограничивают количество загрязнений, которое могут выбрасывать заводы.
A systematic collection of laws on a particular subject (e.g., criminal code, civil code).
The traffic code sets out the rules drivers must follow.
Дорожный кодекс устанавливает правила, которые должны соблюдать водители.
A previous court decision used as an example or rule in later similar cases.
The judge followed the precedent from an earlier case.
Судья следовал прецеденту из более раннего дела.
The fundamental law or set of laws that establishes a state's system of government and basic rights.
The constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
Конституция гарантирует свободу слова.
The whole set of laws, courts, legal institutions and processes in a country.
The legal system in that country is based on civil law traditions.
Правовая система в этой стране основана на традициях гражданского права.
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How to pronounce law and what this word means
law translation: право. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce law
/ə ˈlɔː/
law translation
право
law examples
He is taking a law course to prepare for the bar exam.
law transcription
/ə ˈlɔː/, /ˈlɔː/
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Questions about this word
law meaning: what does it mean?
legal field
law pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
law is pronounced as /ə ˈlɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
law definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He is taking a law course to prepare for the bar exam. Translation: Он проходит курс по праву, чтобы подготовиться к адвокатскому экзамену.
Is law part of Subjects vocabulary?
Yes, law (право) can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is law part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, law (право) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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