La llei
Example: La llei protegeix els drets fonamentals de les persones.
Definition
"La llei" refers to a system of rules created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior. It aims to maintain order, protect fundamental rights, and provide justice within a society.
Etymology
The term "la llei" comes from the Latin word 'lex,' meaning law or statute. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to represent the concept of legal rules governing society. Did you know that the word 'law' in many Romance languages shares this common Latin root?
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"La llei" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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