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закон

Translation of закон

law

Meaning of закон

Russian

Официальное правило, которое должны соблюдать все жители страны.

English

an official rule that everyone must follow

law

Transcription and pronunciation of закон

зако́н

stress on the 2nd syllable

Transcription
[zɐˈkon]
In Latin letters
zakon

Traps and common mistakes

Закон or право?

право

право = law as a system or subject; a right

Don't mix them up. Studying law — изучать право; one rule — закон.

Мой брат изучает право в университете.

My brother studies law at university.

Новый закон вступит в силу в мае.

The new law comes into force in May.

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  1. There is a new law against smoking in restaurants.

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    Появился новый закон, запрещающий курить в ресторанах.

  2. Driving without a seatbelt is against the law.

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    Ездить без ремня безопасности запрещено законом.

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A rule of a game or school, not a law.

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What does закон mean?

an official rule that everyone must follow

How do you pronounce закон?

закон is pronounced [zɐˈkon], in Latin letters “zakon”.

How is закон used in a sentence?

There is a new law against smoking in restaurants. Translation: Появился новый закон, запрещающий курить в ресторанах.

Is закон part of Legal Agreements and Compliance vocabulary?

Yes, закон (law) can be learned in the Legal Agreements and Compliance topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is закон part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, закон (law) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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