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.
Dock (maritime), an area of water for building or repairing or loading and unloading ships or ferries. A port is a facility for receiving ships and transferring cargo. A quay, pronounced 'kay', 'key' or 'kway', is a wharf or bank where ships and other vessels are loaded.A harbor or harbour or haven, is a place where ships may shelter from the weather or are stored.ock (maritime), an area of water for building or repairing or loading and unloading ships or ferries. A port is a facility for receiving ships and transferring cargo. A quay, pronounced 'kay', 'key' or 'kway', is a wharf or bank where ships and other vessels are loaded.