"First Law of Robotics" meaning in English

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Etymology: Coined by Isaac Asimov Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Isaac Asimov}} Coined by Isaac Asimov Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=First Law of Robotics}} First Law of Robotics
  1. (science fiction, robotics) One of the Three Laws of Robotics, forbidding a robot to harm a human, through either action or inaction. Categories (topical): Robotics, Science fiction Related terms: robopsychologist, robopsychology, robot, robotic, roboticist, robotics, Second Law of Robotics, Third Law of Robotics, Three Laws of Robotics, Zeroth Law of Robotics

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