La llei
Example: La llei protegeix els drets dels ciutadans en tot moment.
Definition
"La llei" refers to a system of rules created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior. It ensures order and justice by protecting the rights and duties of citizens, as in the phrase: 'La llei protegeix els drets dels ciutadans en tot moment.'
Etymology
The term "la llei" comes from the Latin word 'lex,' meaning law. It evolved into Old Catalan as 'lei,' later becoming 'llei.' Did you know that this word has ancient roots tied to the formal rules of Roman society, reflecting the long-standing importance of laws in human civilization?
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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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