law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure. law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all subject to that authority. obey the law rule applies to more restricted or specific situations.

Direct taxes are levied on individuals and companies by the country's supreme tax body. Direct taxes are directly paid by those on whom it is imposed. For instance, taxpayers directly pay income tax, property tax, tax on assets and gifts to the government.