Definition of law. 1a (1) : a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed (see prescribe 1a) or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority (2) : the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules The courts exist to uphold, interpret, and apply the law.
ashore adverb [not gradable]. âº toward or onto âland from an âarea of âwater, or on âland after coming from an âarea of âwater: Julie âjumped off the âboat and âswam ashore. (Definition of ashore from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Â© Cambridge University Press). See all translations.
Definition of inlet. 1  1a : a bay or recess in the shore of a sea, lake, or river; also : creekb : a narrow water passage between peninsulas or through a barrier island leading to a bay or lagoon. 2  2 : a way of entering; especially : an opening for intake.