Law is a set of rules decided by a particular state meant for the purpose of

keeping the peace and security of society.

The law is divided into 2 parts public and private law
 The ius publicum (public law) consists of all the rules of law relating to the
organisation and functioning of the State and to relations between public
authorities and individuals.
 The ius privatum (private law) is constituted by all the rules of law that
govern the relationships between individuals. Deals with relations between
individuals placed on an equal footing free from any interference from public
authority.

Subdivisions of public law

 Constitutional law is the set of legal rules relating to institutions through
which authority is established, transmitted or exercised in the State.
 Administrative law is the body of law that governs the day-to-day
management of public affairs by administrative bodies.
 Criminal law is the body of law that organizes, by means of penalties, the
repression of violations of social order.
 Procedural law refers to "all the rules governing the organization and
activity of the courts [1] which apply the law".

Subdivisions of private law

 Civil law is the fundamental part of private law, including rules relating to
persons, family, property and obligations.
 Commercial law or business law is the fundamental part of private law that
contains all the rules of law that apply to commercial relationships.
 Property law is the area of law that governs the various forms
of ownership in real property (land) and personal property.
 Tort law is the area of the law that covers most civil suits. Generally, every
claim that arises in civil court, with the exception of contractual disputes,
falls under tort law.
 Employment law mediates the relationship between workers, employing
entities, trade unions and the government.
 Corporate law is the body of law governing the rights, relations,
and conduct of persons, companies, organizations and businesses.
 Family law is an area of the law that deals with family matters and domestic
relations.
 Agricultural law deals with such legal issues as agricultural infrastructure,
seed, water, fertilizer, pesticide use, agricultural finance, agricultural
labour, agricultural marketing, agricultural insurance, farming rights and etc.