Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

family law

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.25 in modern English

Syllables: fam-i-ly law
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The area of private law pertaining to family matters and domestic relations.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Near-synonym: personal law (not always differentiated)"

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

family court

Frequently Paired Words

family court

Synonyms

personal law

Questions

What does family law mean?: The area of private law pertaining to family matters and domestic relations.

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