laws
/lɔːz/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1
plural of law
2
The police.
3
A minced oath for Lord.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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
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