法律是由一个特定国家决定的一套规则,旨在维护社会的和平与安全。法院或警察可以执行这一规则体系并惩罚违反法律的人,例如支付罚款或其他处罚(包括监禁)。

Law is a set of rules decided by a particular state meant for the purpose of keeping the peace and security of society. Courts or police may enforce this system of rules and punish people who break the laws, such as by paying a fine, or other penalty including jail.