lề luật

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Rules and regulations; established norms: Refers to the complete set of prescribed rules, traditions, and laws, often with a formal or customary basis. It implies a structured code governing conduct or procedure.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mọi người phải tuân theo lề luật của cộng đồng. (Everyone must follow the community's rules and regulations.)
  • Lề luật xưa đôi khi không còn phù hợp. (The old established norms are sometimes no longer appropriate.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "lề luật" is considered somewhat rare and formal in modern Vietnamese, often used in literary, historical, or religious contexts to denote a comprehensive system of rules.

Variants and Related Words

• Lệ luật (n): This is a direct variant with identical meaning to "lề luật".
• Luật lệ (n): rules and laws; a more common and modern compound with similar meaning.
• Quy tắc (n): rule, principle.
• Quy định (n): regulation, stipulation.

Synonyms

• Code: a systematic collection of laws or rules.
• Statutes: written laws passed by a legislative body.
• Canon: a general rule or principle.
• Precepts: general rules intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Related Idioms

• Giữ lề luật: to keep/observe the rules.
  • Ông ấy luôn giữ lề luật của công ty. (He always observes the company's rules.)
• Phá bỏ lề luật: to break away from established norms.
  • Nhà cải cách muốn phá bỏ lề luật lỗi thời. (The reformer wanted to break away from outdated norms.)