law; statute; regulation
Refers to laws and ordinances collectively. Often used in formal or legal contexts.
The new law will come into effect next month.
法令に違反すると罰せられる。
Violating the law will result in punishment.
This procedure is carried out based on the applicable laws and regulations.
The company was fined for violating the law.
The parliament enacted a new law.
The details are stipulated by a separate law.