La loi
Example: La loi protège les droits fondamentaux des citoyens.
Definition
"La loi" refers to a system of rules established by a governing authority to regulate behavior within a society. It is designed to maintain order, protect rights, and ensure justice, as in the phrase: 'La loi protège les droits fondamentaux des citoyens.'
Etymology
The term "la loi" comes from the Latin word 'lex,' meaning law or rule. Over time, it evolved in Old French as 'loi,' maintaining its connection to legal and societal regulations. Did you know? The concept of law has been central to civilization for thousands of years.
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"La loi" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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