Law

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Category: Law

A law is a written code of rules and procedures, promulgated by a state, that governs the conduct of the nation. In contrast to morality, a law is ultimately backed by the state's willingness (and capacity) to use force to ensure compliance.

See also

• Amicus brief

Resources:

• FindLaw.com - has a free searchable database of US laws and court decisions.
• Legal Information Institute - Cornell University's LII has a searchable database of the United States Code (USC), Titles 1 to 50.