law

/lɔː/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.

2

The body of such rules that pertain to a particular topic.

3

Common law, as contrasted with equity.

4

A binding regulation or custom established in a community in this way.

5

Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. (Compare mores.)

6

A rule or principle regarding the construction of language or art.

7

A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. (Compare theory.)

8

A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions; a mathematical or logical rule.

9

Any statement of the relation of acts and conditions to their consequences.

10

A sound law; a regular change in the pronunciation of a language.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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