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Lesson 14

Law

Law is a rule established by people in authority. It is a legal science

and procedure, the practice of which authorized by a community or state.

Law is a system of rules usually enforced through a set of institutions. The

one who violates the law is punishable. Law affects everyday life and

society in a variety of ways.

Comprehension

1. Who has the right to establish a law at a certain place?

2. Who are subject to follow these rules?

Questions

1. Are violations of law punishable?

2. How does a law affect the everyday living of people?

3. Have you violated a law before? Why?

4. Tell me something about unusual laws.

Vocabulary & Expressions

authority - legal power or right.
procedure - a series of steps followed in a regular definite order.
legislation - the exercise of the power and function of making rules/laws.
established - to institute permanently by enactment or agreement.
enforced - to carry out effectively.

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