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Understanding Law: Definitions & Types by JS DS is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Law is a system of rules created and enforced through institutions to regulate behavior and ensure individuals and communities adhere to the will of the state. Laws can be made by legislatures, executives, and judges. They shape politics, economics, history and society. Generally, laws are divided into civil law which deals with private disputes and criminal law which deals with conduct harmful to social order and may result in imprisonment or fines. Law provides a basis for scholarly study.
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- JS DS
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