Maker Or Breaker Lead In Crossword Clue

We think the answer is "LAW" which means:

noun
• • The collection of rules imposed by authority
• • Legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
• • A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society
• • A generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
• • The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
• • The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system
• • The force of policemen and officers
verb
• • To work as a lawyer; to practice law.
• • To prosecute or sue (someone), to litigate.
• • To rule over (with a certain effect) by law; govern.
• • To enforce the law.
• • To subject to legal restrictions.
interjection
• • An exclamation of mild surprise; lawks.

An example sentence would be:

• • "Breaking the law can result in severe consequences."
• • "The new law aims to protect endangered species."

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