La demanda
Example: La demanda es fonamental per iniciar un procés judicial correcte.
Definition
"La demanda" refers to a formal legal document filed by a plaintiff to initiate a lawsuit, requesting judicial intervention to resolve a dispute or claim. It is essential for starting a proper judicial process and asserting one’s legal rights in court.
Etymology
The term "la demanda" comes from the Latin word 'demandare,' meaning 'to entrust' or 'to request.' Over time, it evolved in legal contexts to signify a formal request or claim made to a court. Did you know? The root 'mandare' is also the source of the English word 'mandate,' showing the connection between requests and authoritative commands.
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"La demanda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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