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noun
The set of universal legal or moral principles said to be discernible from nature by reason alone; one of these principles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, law, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: law of nature
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A theory describing or positing such principles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, law, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: law of nature
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A law relating to natural phenomena.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: law of nature, physical law, law
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: law
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: concept, conception, construct
Narrower terms: divine law, principle, sound law
History
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Across languages
31 source translations are retained for this English entry.
