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.
Full Definition of ONSHORE. 1. 2. a: situated on or near the shore as distinguished from being in deep or open water b: situated on land. 3. â onÂ·shore \ËoÌn-Ë, Ëaen-ËÃ¤n\ Ë. Adverb see onshore defined For-english language. learners