game law
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6.1
- noun
- /ɡeɪm lɔ/
- Formal
- European regulators are debating whether existing game laws adequately address in-game microtransactions and privacy.
Examples
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Recent changes in game law require clearer age ratings and consumer refund protections for digital purchases.
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The new game law regulates online gaming platforms.
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The startup hired a game law attorney to navigate loot-box regulations and IP issues.
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Many developers are concerned about game laws affecting their profits.
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The recent changes to game law have impacted how companies implement monetisation strategies in their video games.
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Understanding game law is crucial for developers to navigate issues related to intellectual property and consumer protection.
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With the rise of online gaming, new game law regulations are being introduced to address privacy concerns.
Synonyms
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1.0
A rule made by a government that people must follow
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3.9
A set of laws a country officially uses
How Regulated
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3.4
- Formal
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6.1
- Formal
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4.0
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3.0
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6.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally 'law' concerning 'game', so if a learner knows 'game' in the sense of video games the meaning ('laws about games/platforms') is predictable. However, the provided constituent definition of 'game' (wild animals pursued for sport) leads to a different, hunting-related interpretation, so the intended modern sense is not fully transparent to a B1 learner without additional context or sense knowledge.
Etymology
Game law now also means the rules that apply to video games. As electronic games became very popular, governments made laws about money in games, age ratings and privacy, so 'game law' today covers rules about game companies and players.