Choose the word (rule, regulation, law) to fill in the gaps. Mind the difference between the meanings of these words. NB.
RULE – an instruction that says what people are allowed to do or not allowed to. Rule is not so official as regulation. They may be written down, may be not.
REGULATION – an official rule made by a government (or organization), which is part of a set of rules. Regulations are usually adopted by officials or authorities and written down. They are to control conduct of people or quality of things.
LAW – an official rule that all the citizens of a country must obey; also, a code of behaviour or ethics. Laws are written down and enforced among all members of a state.
1. Many doctors backed plans for a ___ banning all tobacco advertising. 2. New safety ___ have been brought in.
3. There are exceptions to every ___.
4. Newton’s ___ of motion are three physical laws that, together, laid
the foundation for classical mechanics.
5. Grammatical ___ prescribe how words may be used together.
6. Everyone is equal under the ___.