What does the cryptic crossword clue "According to Voltaire the wife makes the rules (3)" mean?

The definition is "the rules". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LA (synonym="LA") + W (synonym="ife") = LAW; definition: "the rules" The answer is LAW.

According to Voltaire the wife makes the rules (3)

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