La législation
Example: La législation sur l'environnement évolue rapidement chaque année.
Definition
"La législation" refers to the collection of laws and legal rules enacted by a governing body to regulate behavior within a society. It commonly addresses various fields such as environment, health, and commerce, guiding how individuals and organizations must act legally.
Etymology
The word "la législation" originates from the French verb "légiférer," meaning to make laws, which itself derives from Latin "legis latio," meaning the proposing or presenting of laws. Did you know? The root "lex" in Latin means law, highlighting the word's deep connection to legal frameworks.
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"La législation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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