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natural lawa principle or rule that is regarded as governing the natural world and human behavior, believed to be inherent and universal

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a principle or rule that is regarded as governing the natural world and human behavior, believed to be inherent and universal

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnætʃərəl lɔː/

Korean meaning: 자연계와 인간 행동을 지배한다고 여겨지는 원리나 규칙, 본래적이고 보편적이라고 믿어지는 법칙

Korean pronunciation: **내**추럴 **로**

Example Sentences

  • The judge argued that even without written laws, natural law prevents us from stealing our neighbor's pizza.
  • According to natural law, all humans have inherent dignity and rights.
  • The philosopher claimed that natural law is like Wi-Fi - invisible but universally accessible.

natural law

NOUN

//ˈnætʃərəl lɔː//

a principle or rule that is regarded as governing the natural world and human behavior, believed to be inherent and universal

natural law concept
💡 Concept

a principle or rule that is regarded as governing the natural world and human behavior, believed to be inherent and universal

natural law rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Natural law fills us with awe, more powerful than anything raw!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈnætʃərəl lɔː/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnætʃərəl lɔː/

🌳Etymology

Rootnature + law

Origin

라틴어에서 유래한 'natural'과 'law'의 합성어로, 고대 그리스와 로마 철학자들이 인간 사회를 지배하는 보편적 원리를 설명하기 위해 사용했습니다.

🎵Rhyme

rawsawjawawe
raw
saw
jaw
awe

🔗Collocations

natural law theory
violate natural law
principles of natural law
natural law doctrine
invoke natural law

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The judge argued that even without written laws, natural law prevents us from stealing our neighbor's pizza.

According to natural law, all humans have inherent dignity and rights.

😄 Fun example

The philosopher claimed that natural law is like Wi-Fi - invisible but universally accessible.

Natural law serves as the foundation for many legal systems around the world.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

universal lawmoral lawdivine laweternal law

Antonyms

positive lawman-made lawartificial law

Related

jurisprudenceethicsphilosophyhuman rightsmorality

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