La loi
Example: La loi protège les droits fondamentaux de chaque citoyen.
Definition
"La loi" refers to the system of rules established by a government or authority to regulate behavior and maintain order within a society. It protects fundamental rights and outlines legal obligations and prohibitions for citizens.
Etymology
The term "la loi" comes from the Latin word 'lex,' meaning law. It entered Old French as 'loi,' evolving into the modern French 'la loi.' Did you know that its root emphasizes the concept of binding regulations for community living?
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"La loi" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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