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How does the nature of law differ from other laws such as the laws of nature and rules of morality?
The nature of law differs from other laws such as the laws of nature and rules of morality in that it is a term used in many different senses, all of which contain the common element of the law being a general rule of conduct. While there are laws of science, laws of morality, natural justice, and the law of God, among others, to a lawyer, ‘law’ has a far narrower meaning.
What is the general meaning and nature of law according to the provided text?
The general meaning and nature of law is that it is an instrument that regulates human conduct/behavior. It encompasses justice, morality, reason, order, and righteousness from the viewpoint of society. It also includes statutes, acts, rules, regulations, orders, and ordinances from the standpoint of the legislature. Law is essentially a set of rules made by human beings to regulate their conduct.
What are some of the common elements of the term 'law' according to the text?
According to the text, some common elements of the term 'law' include being a general rule of conduct. The various senses of the term 'law' encompass laws of science, laws of morality, natural justice, and the law of God, among others.
How is law described from the viewpoint of society and the legislature?
From the viewpoint of society, law is described as encompassing justice, morality, reason, order, and righteousness. From the standpoint of the legislature, it includes statutes, acts, rules, regulations, orders, and ordinances.
What does the term 'law' mean to a lawyer according to the text?
To a lawyer, the term 'law' has a far narrower meaning than its various other senses. It is essentially seen as a general rule of conduct.
What is the term used to describe a set of rules made by human beings to regulate their conduct?
Law
From the viewpoint of the legislature, what does law mean?
Regulations
What term is used to describe the laws of science, morality, natural justice, and the law of God?
Law
What does the term 'law' have a far narrower meaning to, according to the text?
Lawyer
What is the term used to describe the laws of nature and rules of morality, in comparison to the nature of law?
Natural justice
This quiz focuses on the meaning and nature of law in the context of business. Students from the HRM department in the Faculty of Commerce and Modern Management will demonstrate their understanding of this fundamental aspect of business law.
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