faire loi

French

Etymology

Literally, “to make law.”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛʁ lwa/

• Audio (Lyon):

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Verb

faire loi

1. to serve as law; to take the place of law, to replace the law

   nécessité fait loi ― necessity knows no law

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with faire la loi.

See also

• faire autorité