law /lɔ:/ n. ［c］1. 法律，法令：break (keep) the law 破坏(遵守)法律；make (pass) a law 制定(通过)法律 2. 规律，定律：a law of nature自然规律
lawful /ˈlɔ:fəl/ adj. 合法的，法律许可的：a lawful age法定年龄He recognized John as his lawful heir.他确认约翰为他的合法继承人。It is not lawful to park in front of a hydrant.在消火栓前停车是不合法的。
lawsuit /ˈlɔ:ˌsu:,ˈlɔˌsut/ n. [c] 诉讼：a lawsuit over a disputed estate对有争议地产的诉讼A lawsuit has been filed against the company.这家公司已被起诉。They have agreed to drop their lawsuit against the Dutch company.他们同意不起诉那家荷兰公司。The two companies have settled the lawsuit.两家公司已了结他们之间的诉讼。
lawyer /ˈlɔ:jə/ n.［c］律师；法学家：a practising lawyer执业律师；a defence lawyer辩护律师He works as a lawyer.他当律师。
［辨析］与attorney和counsel辨见attorney
