— law·less·ly adverb
— law·less·ness noun
Synonyms
anarchic, disorderly, unruly; also defiant, insubordinate, mutinous, rebellious, refractory, riotous; undisciplined; criminal, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, unlawful, wrongful
Antonyms
orderly
law·mak·er noun : one that makes laws : LEGISLATOR
Synonyms
legislator, solon—more at LEGISLATOR
law·man noun : a law enforcement official (as a sheriff or marshal)
1lawn noun : ground (as around a house) covered with mowed grass
2lawn noun : a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric
lawn bowling noun : a bowling game played on a green with wooden balls which are rolled at a jack
law·ren·ci·um noun : a short-lived radioactive element
law·suit noun : a suit in law
Synonyms
action, proceeding, suit; also litigation; case, cause, complaint
law·yer noun : one who conducts lawsuits for clients or advises as to legal rights and obligations in other matters
— law·yer·ly adjective
Synonyms
advocate, attorney, counsel; also pettifogger, shyster; district attorney, prosecutor; solicitor; jurist; lawmaker, lawgiver, legislator, solon
lax adjective 1 : not strict <~ discipline>
2 : not tense, firm, or rigid
— lax·ly adverb
Synonyms
[1] careless, derelict, negligent, remiss, slack—more at NEGLIGENT
[1] easygoing, flexible, relaxed, unrestrained, unrestricted—more at EASYGOING
[2] insecure, loose, slack—more at LOOSE
lax·i·ty noun : the quality or state of being lax
Synonyms
delinquency, dereliction, laxness, neglect, negligence, omission, remissness, slackness—more at OMISSION
lax·ness noun : the quality or state of being lax
Synonyms
carelessness, dereliction, heedlessness, negligence, remissness, slackness—more at NEGLIGENCE
1laxative adjective : relieving constipation
2laxative noun : a usu. mild laxative drug
1lay verb laid ; lay·ing 1 : to beat or strike down
2 : to put on or set down : PLACE
3 : to produce and deposit eggs
4 : SETTLE; also : ALLAY
5 : SPREAD
6 : to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity : PREPARE, CONTRIVE
7 : to stake on the outcome of an issue or the performance of a contestant : WAGER
8 : to impose esp. as a duty or burden
9 : to set in order or position
10 : to bring to a specified condition
11 : to put forward : SUBMIT
Synonyms
[2, 9] deposit, dispose, fix, place, position, put, set, set up, stick—more at PLACE
[6] contrive, fit, fix, get, prepare, ready—more at PREPARE
[7] bet, gamble, go, stake, wager—more at BET
[8] assess, charge, exact, fine, impose, levy, put—more at IMPOSE
2lay noun : the way in which something lies or is laid in relation to something else
3lay past of 1LIE
4lay noun 1 : a simple narrative poem
2 : a short musical composition of words and music : SONG
Synonyms
air, melody, song, strain, tune, warble—more at MELODY
5lay adjective 1 : of or relating to the laity
2 : not of a particular profession; also : lacking extensive knowledge of a particular subject
lay·away noun : a purchasing agreement by which a retailer agrees to hold merchandise secured by a deposit until the price is paid in full
lay away verb : to put aside for future use or delivery
Synonyms
cache, hoard, lay up, put by, salt away, stash, stockpile, store—more at HOARD
lay down verb : to institute (as a law) by enactment or agreement; also : to assert or command dogmatically
Synonyms
define, prescribe, specify—more at PRESCRIBE
enact, legislate, make, pass—more at ENACT
lay·er noun 1 : one that lays
2 : one thickness,