To sin is something far more serious than to break either the written or unwritten laws of society, for all sin in its real meaning is sin against God. (religion-online.org)
The Furies were considered to be ancient spirits of vengeance who ensured that punishment was meted out to those who broke the natural laws of society. (newscientist.com)
The social prejudices and the accounts of how things were done according to the unwritten laws of society were intriguing as well. (bookbrowse.com)