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  • A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes an observed phenomenon, often expressed as a mathematical relationship.

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The move appears to be the first time a union has voted to try to alter the name of scientific law — although some scientists doubt whether the change will be noticed.

From Nature Oct. 29, 2018

A scientific law is a description, often in the form of a mathematical formula, of the behavior of an aspect of nature under certain circumstances.

From Textbooks Sep. 6, 2018

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  • observed regularity
  • universal constant
  • foundational principle
  • dictate of nature

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  • explanatory model
  • unproven idea
  • random occurrence

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