laws

nounverbcommon in dialogue

//lɔːz//
//lɑz//

The police.

noun

1
slangThe police.
2
datedA minced oath for Lord.
Laws, bless us, who'd have thought it!
Laws bless my soul, my dear little lamb! what's the matter?
3
Also a form of lawplural of law

verb

1
Also a form of lawthird-person singular simple present indicative of law

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laws · The police.

Laws · A surname.lawson · a chemical and dye found in henna (Lawsonia inermis)Lawson · An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

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