law

Synonyms: act assize behest bidding bylaw canon case caveat charge charter code command commandment constitution covenant decision decree decretum demand dictate divestiture due process edict enactment equity garnishment injunction institute instruction jurisprudence legislation mandate measure notice order ordinance precedent precept prescript prescription reg regulation requirement ruling statute subpoena summons warrant writ

Antonyms: breaking lawlessness transgression violation

Synonyms: assumption axiom base canon cause criterion exigency formula foundation fundamental generalization ground guide maxim origin postulate precept principium proposal proposition reason regulation rule source theorem truth usage

Antonyms: transgression violation