法律是由一個特定國家決定的一套規則,旨在維護社會的和平與安全。法院或警察可以執行這一規則體系並懲罰違反法律的人,例如支付罰款或其他處罰(包括監禁)。

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.