law




legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity

"there is a law against kidnapping"

Type of:
  • legal document; legal instrument; official document; instrument

Types:
  • anti-drug law
  • anti-racketeering law; Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act; RICO Act; RICO
  • antitrust legislation; antitrust law
  • statute of limitations
  • fundamental law; organic law; constitution
  • public law
  • blue law
  • blue sky law
  • gag law
  • homestead law
  • poor law
  • Riot Act
  • prohibition


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