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labour law

(UK, Canada) The body of statute law that regulates the relationship between employer, employee, labour union and government.

ˈleɪˌbaʊɹ ˈlɔCurrent48 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, Canada) The body of statute law that regulates the relationship between employer, employee, labour union and government.

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Labour law means: The body of statute law that regulates the relationship between employer, employee, labour union and government.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

labour law means: The body of statute law that regulates the relationship between employer, employee, labour union and government.. Register: formal, legal English. Standard in its technical domain but rare in everyday talk; gloss with a plain synonym when writing for a general audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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Labour law means: The body of statute law that regulates the relationship between employer, employee, labour union and government.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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