Bahasa Melayu
hukum
English
law, rule, decree
An official rule or decree that people must obey.
حكوم
Examples
Contoh ayat
Mereka diminta mematuhi hukum sekolah itu.
They were asked to follow the school rule.
Hukum lama itu masih digunakan di kampung tersebut.
The old rule is still used in that village.
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What does “law” mean in Malay?
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hukum
Used here for an official rule or decree.
Word family
Common derived forms
- hukuman
- punishment; sentence
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