Collection of laws

CANON

Think of the established rules or texts considered authoritative in a religion or field, often forming a foundational set.

Collection of laws" hints at a set of established rules or principles, and "canon" fits perfectly as it refers to a body of laws or doctrines, especially in religious or legal contexts. The word also carries a double meaning—it can describe a collection of authoritative works (like literary canon) or the accepted standards in a field. Here, the clue plays it straight, focusing on the legal definition without any hidden wordplay. Think of church canon law or the foundational rules of a system.