the laws
Conhece as leis do nosso país, as leis do seu pai.
He knows the laws of our country, the laws of his father.
— O Senhor dos Anéis: As Duas Torres (2002)
Estamos certos de ter vivido segundo as leis do Senhor?
Are we sure we have lived according to the laws of the Lord?
— Roma, Cidade Aberta (1945)
As leis estão aí para proteger as pessoas delas mesmas.
Laws exist to protect people from themselves.
Vocês estão violando as leis do homem e de Deus!
You are violating the laws of man and of God!
— Flores do Oriente (2011)
Ele vive de acordo com as leis de Deus.
He lives according to God's laws.
Laws are necessary.