Law- Meaning, Definition, Sources and Types
# Meaning of Law The term law has been derived from the Latin term ‘Legam’ which means the ‘body of rules’. A set of rules of conduct established by government for all members of society to obey and follow are called law. The term ‘law’ denotes different kinds of rules and principles. Law is an instrument which regulates human conduct or behavior. Every society is a political organization and in every political organization law is inevitable. Law is a social control over society. Norms, customs, traditions are all come under the law if the law did not exit then the society will not be arranged in a manner. # Definition of Law 1. According to Austin :- “Law is aggregate of rules set by men politically superior or sovereign to men as politically subject.” 2. According to Erskine :- “ Law is the command of the sovereign, containing a common rule of life for his subjects and obliging them to obedience.” 3. According to Salmond :- “The law may be defined as the body of principles reco