L'autoritat
Example: L'autoritat judicial va dictar una nova sentència avui.
Definition
"L'autoritat" refers to the recognized power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, especially in a legal context. It often denotes the judicial or governing body's control and influence over laws, rules, and people within a society.
Etymology
The word "l'autoritat" comes from the Latin 'auctoritas,' meaning influence or command. It evolved through Old French as 'autorité' before entering Catalan. Did you know? The term originally implied not just power but also moral influence or prestige.
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"L'autoritat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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