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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/

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

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

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

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

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

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🎤Pronunciation

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

🌳Etymology

Rootnature + law

🎵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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