the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) |
a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society | a reason for wanting something done |
a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature | the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) |
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do | a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something |
legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity | (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims |
the collection of rules imposed by authority | a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed |
the force of policemen and officers | (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something |