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Explanation:

1. The laws are essential because it acts as a guideline as to what is accepted in the society. Without it there would be conflicts between social groups and communities. It is pivotal that we follow them.

2. The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of it's membranes and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

3. Dowry prohibition act, Indian law, enacted on May 1st, 1961, intended to prevent the giving or receiving of dowry. Under the prohibition act, dowry includes property, goods, or money given by either party to the marriage, by the parents of either party, or by anyone else in connection with the marriage.

4. Foeticide is the illegal practice of killing a foetus. Female foeticide is prevalent in our country as a major social evil. Some kinds of complications in pregnancy can also demand surgical termination of pregnancy after 8 weeks of conception. The technique of surgical termination is misused by some people by getting rid of the unborn child.

                In attempt to curb female foeticide, the Indian government enacted the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PNDT) act of 1994, which prohibits gender selection and regualtes prenatal diagnostic techniques to prevent their misuse.