1 The complete body of statutes, rules, enforced customs and norms, and court decisions governing the relations of individuals and corporate entities to one another and to the state. 2 The subset of such statutes and other rules and materials dealing with a particular subject matter. 3The system by which such statutes and rules are administered. 4 The profession of interpreting such statutes and rules. 5 A bill that becomes effective after enactment by the legislature and signature (or failur...