plural of organic law

(law) An application of a legal rule that automatically brings about a legal consequence.

(mathematics) A mathematical relationship in which the magnitude of something is proportional to a fixed power of the magnitude of something else (i.e. the relationship takes the form f(x) = a.xᵏ).

(biology) Legal aspects of protection of biodiversity, the environment, and natural resources.

plural of parent-in-law

One's spouse's parent.

The body of law concerning international trade on the high seas.

(nonstandard) plural of sister-in-law

Set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations, serving as a framework for the practice of stable and organized international relations.

The task of ensuring obedience to the law. / The various government agencies, regarded collectively, involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals.