Act vs. Law
The main difference between Act and Law is that Act is a part of legislation that is more specific and refers to particular circumstances and specific people and Law is a part of legislation that is linking upon people and is trailed by all.
Key Differences
Law is forced to protect people from unfair practices and to uphold public order. As against this, the basic reason for the creation of action is to let people know the rules and regulations about particular situations.
The rules created by the parliament that concentrates on a particular subject, and contains provisions relating to it is known as Act. Law is explained as the rules and principles, set up by the stated authority and are meant to regulate the action of the members of the society.
Law is a conventional phenomenon, whereas an act is primarily a bill, which is proposed in the parliament first, and when it takes approval from both the houses and the President besides, it becomes an Act.
An act is circumstantial, which explains why and how laws forced. Conversely, the law describes what should be and should not be done in any context.
Law is generic, that covers all rules and regulations created by the government at any given time. On the other hand, the act is certain, as it restricted to a specific situation, like all the provisions concerning to the contract protected under Contract Act, or provisions associating to the partnership are involved in partnership activities and so forth.
Comparison Chart
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Act refers to the statutory law created by the legislature, that concentrates on a particular subject, and contains provisions relating to it.
Law refers to the basics and rules that govern the affairs of the society, created and enforced by the stipulated authority.
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What is it?
It is a bill that passed by both the houses of parliament.
It is an established phenomenon.
Purpose
To let society know the rules and regulations about specific situations.
To protect society and people from unfair practices and to maintain public order.
Overview
Why and how rules imposed.
What ought to be and ought not to be done.
Samantha Walker
May 26, 2019
Act and Law Definitions
Act
The process of doing or performing something
The act of thinking.
Law
A rule of conduct or procedure established by custom, agreement, or authority.
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Act
Something done or performed; a deed
A charitable act.
Law
The body of rules and principles governing the affairs of a community and enforced by a political authority; a legal system
International law.
Act
(Law) Something done that has legal significance
A criminal act.
Law
The condition of social order and justice created by adherence to such a system
A breakdown of law and civilized behavior.
Act
A statute or other law formally adopted by a legislative body
An act of Congress.
Law
A set of rules or principles dealing with a specific area of a legal system
Tax law.
Criminal law.
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Act
A formal written record of proceedings or transactions.
Law
A statute, ordinance, or other rule enacted by a legislature.
Act
One of the major divisions of a play, opera, or film.
Law
A judicially established legal requirement; a precedent.
Act
A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation
A juggling act.
A magic act.
Law
The system of judicial administration giving effect to the laws of a community
All citizens are equal before the law.
Act
The actor or actors presenting such a performance
Joined the act in Phoenix.
Law
Legal action or proceedings; litigation
Submit a dispute to law.
Act
A manifestation of intentional or unintentional insincerity; a pose
Put on an act.
Law
An impromptu or extralegal system of justice substituted for established judicial procedure
Frontier law.
Act
To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of
She plans to act Ophelia in summer stock.
Law
An agency or agent responsible for enforcing the law. Often used with the
"The law ... stormed out of the woods as the vessel was being relieved of her cargo" (Sid Moody).
Act
To perform (a role) on the stage
Act the part of the villain.
Law
(Informal) A police officer. Often used with the.
Act
To behave like or pose as; impersonate
Don't act the fool.
Law
The science and study of law; jurisprudence.
Act
To behave in a manner suitable for
Act your age.
Law
Knowledge of law.
Act
To behave or comport oneself
She acts like a born leader.
Law
The profession of an attorney.
Act
To perform in a dramatic role or roles.
Law
Something, such as an order or a dictum, having absolute or unquestioned authority
The commander's word was law.
Act
To be suitable for theatrical performance
This scene acts well.
Law
A body of principles or precepts held to express the divine will, especially as revealed in the Bible.
Act
To behave affectedly or unnaturally; pretend.
Law
The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures.
Act
To appear or seem to be
The dog acted ferocious.
Law
A code of principles based on morality, conscience, or nature.
Act
To carry out an action
We acted immediately. The governor has not yet acted on the bill.
Law
A rule or custom generally established in a particular domain
The unwritten laws of good sportsmanship.
Act
To operate or function in a specific way
His mind acts quickly.
Law
A way of life
The law of the jungle.
Act
To serve or function as a substitute for another
A coin can act as a screwdriver.
Law
A statement describing a relationship observed to be invariable between or among phenomena for all cases in which the specified conditions are met
The law of gravity.
Act
To produce an effect
Waited five minutes for the anesthetic to act.
Law
A generalization based on consistent experience or results
The law of supply and demand.
Act
(countable) Something done, a deed.
An act of goodwill
Law
(Mathematics) A general principle or rule that is assumed or that has been proven to hold between expressions.
Act
Actuality.
Law
A principle of organization, procedure, or technique
The laws of grammar.
The laws of visual perspective.
Act
(theology) Something done once and for all, as distinguished from a work.
Law
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
The courts interpret the law but should not make it.
In theory, entrapment is against the law.
Act
A product of a legislative body, a statute.
Law
The body of such rules that pertain to a particular topic.
Property law
Commercial hunting and fishing law
Act
The process of doing something.
He was caught in the act of stealing.
Law
Common law, as contrasted with equity.
Act
(countable) A formal or official record of something done.
Law
A binding regulation or custom established in a community in this way.
There is a law against importing wallabies.
A new law forbids driving on that road.
The court ruled that the executive order was not law and nullified it.
Act
A division of a theatrical performance.
The pivotal moment in the play was in the first scene of the second act.
Law
(more generally) A rule, such as:
Act
(countable) A performer or performers in a show.
Which act did you prefer? The soloist or the band?
Law
Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. mores.}}
"Do unto others as you wish them to do unto you" is a good law to follow.
The law of self-preservation
Act
(countable) Any organized activity.
Law
A rule or principle regarding the construction of language or art.
The laws of playwriting and poetry
Act
(countable) A display of behaviour.
Law
A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. theory.}}
The laws of thermodynamics
Newton's third law of motion states that to every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction.
This is one of several laws derived from his general theory expounded in the Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica.
Act
A thesis maintained in public, in some English universities, by a candidate for a degree, or to show the proficiency of a student.
Law
A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions; a mathematical or logical rule.
Mathematical laws can be proved purely through mathematics, without scientific experimentation.
Act
(countable) A display of behaviour meant to deceive.
To put on an act
Law
Any statement of the relation of acts and conditions to their consequences.
The law of scarcity
The law of supply and demand
Act
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Law
(linguistics) A sound law; a regular change in the pronunciation of a language.
Grimm's law
Dahl's law
Act
(intransitive) To do something.
If you don't act soon, you will be in trouble.
Law
(cricket) One of the official rules of cricket as codified by the its (former) governing body, the MCC.
Act
To do (something); to perform.
Law
The control and order brought about by the observance of such rules.
They worked to maintain law and order.
It was a territory without law, marked by violence.
Act
(intransitive) To perform a theatrical role.
I started acting at the age of eleven in my local theatre.
Law
(informal) A person or group that act(s) with authority to uphold such rules and order (for example, one or more police officers).
Here comes the law — run!
Then the law arrived on the scene
Act
(intransitive) Of a play: to be acted out (well or badly).
Law
The profession that deals with such rules (as lawyers, judges, police officers, etc).
He is studying for a career in law.
She has practiced law in New York for twenty years.
Act
(intransitive) To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
A dog which acts aggressively is likely to bite.
I believe that Bill's stuck-up because of the way that he acts.
He's acting strangely - I think there's something wrong with him.
Law
Jurisprudence, the field of knowledge which encompasses these rules.
She went to university to study law.
Act
(copulative) To convey an appearance of being.
He acted unconcerned so the others wouldn't worry.
Law
Litigation; legal action (as a means of maintaining or restoring order, redressing wrongs, etc).
They were quick to go to law.
Act
(intransitive) To do something that causes a change binding on the doer.
Act on behalf of John
Law
An allowance of distance or time (a head start) given to a weaker (human or animal) competitor in a race, to make the race more fair.
Act
To have an effect (on).
High-pressure oxygen acts on the central nervous system and may cause convulsions or death.
Gravitational force acts on heavy bodies.
Law
(aviation) A mode of operation of the flight controls of a fly-by-wire aircraft.
Normal law; alternate law; direct law
Act
(transitive) To play (a role).
He's been acting Shakespearean leads since he was twelve.
Law
(fantasy) One of two metaphysical forces ruling the world in some fantasy settings, also called order, and opposed to chaos.
Act
(transitive) To feign.
He acted the angry parent, but was secretly amused.
Law
An oath sworn before a court, especially disclaiming a debt. wager of law", "wage one's law", "perform one's law", "lose one's law".}}
Act
To map via a homomorphism to a group of automorphisms (of).
This group acts on the circle, so it can't be left-orderable!
Law
(obsolete) A tumulus of stones.
Act
To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
Law
A hill.
Act
To enact; to decree.
Law
A score; share of expense; legal charge.
Act
That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.
That best portion of a good man's life,His little, nameless, unremembered actsOf kindness and of love.
Law
(obsolete) To work as a lawyer; to practice law.
Act
A state of reality or real existence as opposed to a possibility or possible existence.
The seeds of plants are not at first in act, but in possibility, what they afterward grow to be.
Law
To prosecute or sue (someone), to litigate.
Act
Process of doing; action. In act, in the very doing; on the point of (doing).
This woman was taken . . . in the very act.
Law
(nonstandard) To rule over (with a certain effect) by law; to govern.
Act
To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
Self-love, the spring of motion, acts the soul.
Law
(informal) To enforce the law.
Act
To perform; to execute; to do.
That we act our temporal affairs with a desire no greater than our necessity.
Industry doth beget by producing good habits, and facility of acting things expedient for us to do.
Uplifted hands that at convenient timesCould act extortion and the worst of crimes.
Law
To subject to legal restrictions.
Act
To perform, as an actor; to represent dramatically on the stage.
Law
(dated) An exclamation of mild surprise; lawks.
Act
To assume the office or character of; to play; to personate; as, to act the hero.
Law
In general, a rule of being or of conduct, established by an authority able to enforce its will; a controlling regulation; the mode or order according to which an agent or a power acts.
These are the statutes and judgments and laws, which the Lord made.
The law of thy God, and the law of the King.
As if they would confine the Interminable . . . Who made our laws to bind us, not himself.
His mind his kingdom, and his will his law.
Act
To feign or counterfeit; to simulate.
With acted fear the villain thus pursued.
Law
In morals: The will of God as the rule for the disposition and conduct of all responsible beings toward him and toward each other; a rule of living, conformable to righteousness; the rule of action as obligatory on the conscience or moral nature.
Act
To exert power; to produce an effect; as, the stomach acts upon food.
Law
The Jewish or Mosaic code, and that part of Scripture where it is written, in distinction from the gospel; hence, also, the Old Testament.
What things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law . . . But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets.
Act
To perform actions; to fulfill functions; to put forth energy; to move, as opposed to remaining at rest; to carry into effect a determination of the will.
He hangs between, in doubt to act or rest.
Law
An organic rule, as a constitution or charter, establishing and defining the conditions of the existence of a state or other organized community.
Act
To behave or conduct, as in morals, private duties, or public offices; to bear or deport one's self; as, we know not why he has acted so.
Law
In philosophy and physics: A rule of being, operation, or change, so certain and constant that it is conceived of as imposed by the will of God or by some controlling authority; as, the law of gravitation; the laws of motion; the law heredity; the laws of thought; the laws of cause and effect; law of self-preservation.
Act
To perform on the stage; to represent a character.
To show the world how Garrick did not act.
Law
In mathematics: The rule according to which anything, as the change of value of a variable, or the value of the terms of a series, proceeds; mode or order of sequence.
Act
A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
Law
In arts, works, games, etc.: The rules of construction, or of procedure, conforming to the conditions of success; a principle, maxim; or usage; as, the laws of poetry, of architecture, of courtesy, or of whist.
Act
Something that people do or cause to happen
Law
Collectively, the whole body of rules relating to one subject, or emanating from one source; - including usually the writings pertaining to them, and judicial proceedings under them; as, divine law; English law; Roman law; the law of real property; insurance law.
Act
A subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
Law
Legal science; jurisprudence; the principles of equity; applied justice.
Reason is the life of the law; nay, the common law itself is nothing else but reason.
Law is beneficence acting by rule.
And sovereign Law, that state's collected willO'er thrones and globes elate,Sits empress, crowning good, repressing ill.
Act
A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;
He did his act three times every evening
She had a catchy little routine
It was one of the best numbers he ever did
Law
Trial by the laws of the land; judicial remedy; litigation; as, to go law.
When every case in law is right.
He found law dear and left it cheap.
Act
A manifestation of insincerity;
He put on quite an act for her benefit
Law
An oath, as in the presence of a court.
Act
Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action);
Think before you act
We must move quickly
The governor should act on the new energy bill
The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
Law
An exclamation of mild surprise.
Act
Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself;
You should act like an adult
Don't behave like a fool
What makes her do this way?
The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
Law
Legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity;
There is a law against kidnapping
Act
Play a role or part;
Gielgud played Hamlet
She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
She played the servant to her husband's master
Law
The collection of rules imposed by authority;
Civilization presupposes respect for the law
The great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order
Act
Discharge one's duties;
She acts as the chair
In what capacity are you acting?
Law
A generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature;
The laws of thermodynamics
Act
Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind;
He acted the idiot
She plays deaf when the news are bad
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society
Act
Be suitable for theatrical performance;
This scene acts well
Law
The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system;
He studied law at Yale
Act
Have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected;
The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought
How does your idea work in practice?
This method doesn't work
The breaks of my new car act quickly
The medicine works only if you take it with a lot of water
Law
The force of policemen and officers;
The law came looking for him
Act
Be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
Law
The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
Act
Behave unnaturally or affectedly;
She's just acting
Act
Perform on a stage or theater;
She acts in this play
He acted in `Julius Caesar'
I played in `A Christmas Carol'
Act vs. Law
The act is a type of Law that pertain to specific situation and circumstance. They are extinct by the government, to let people know the rules and regulations about specific situations. Law is a generic term that relates to all rules and regulations passed by the parliament and are intended to guide the conduct of people. Laws also assists in the protection of the citizens and also in maintaining public order. An act passed by the parliament. It can not become a law. Until the parliament passes it, an act is known as a bill whereas law is always known as a law because it is an existence that already established. The act is more specific as they carry the ideas of the government in power and Laws are common in nature. When we want to discuss deeply the subject matter, we have to refer to the act conversely when commonly referring to the rules and regulation of a country we use the term law. An act is more narrative as it contains all the necessary information to enforce a law. However, the law states what needs to follow clearly and shortly.
What is Act?
The act is a piece of legislation that is more specific and applies to particular circumstances and specific people. Moreover, acts are made by the government, to let people know about provisions about a specific situation, and how and why the public is required to follow these mandatory rules and regulations. Thus we see that Act is more specific. That is because generally, an act is a constitutional plan that is generated by the government. An act is passed by parliament, to turn it to law, an Act is known as a Bill. The bill is first presented in either house of the Parliament, after which discussion held for its consideration and provision, followed by voting and when the house passes it, it is sent for President’s approval and authorization, after which it becomes an act. This process is known as an enactment. Through an act, the plans of the government are made imperative for the people of the country. Acts are rules that have annotated down a piece of paper. Acts, if passed, then turn into laws. Rules, Factory Law consultants and acts are a necessary part of society. To assure the smooth running of society, it is important that everyone knows what a person can do and cannot do.
What is Law?
Laws are rules and guidelines that are organized by the social institutions to govern behavior. These laws are made by government functionaries that in some countries are elected by the public to represent their views. In simple terms, laws are things that a person can and cannot do. It enforced by government functionaries such as police officers, agents, and judges. Laws are concepts that must go through the process of checks, balances, and votes for them to become a law. However, the enactment of law varies based on the government. In a dictatorship, the leader has the power to elapse any law he wishes. In a democracy, the bill to perform a law must be voted on by the different parts of the government. Laws must be fulfilled by all, including private citizens, groups and companies as well as public personalities, organizations, and institutions. Laws as set out standards, procedures, and principles that must be followed. A law is executable by the judicial system, i.e., those responsible for breaking them prosecuted in court. There are many types of laws framed like criminal laws, civil laws, Factory Act Consultants and international laws. Breaking the law is a punishable crime and has drastic consequences such as hefty fines, jail time and community service time.
