La propriété
Example: La propriété privée est protégée par la loi française.
Definition
"La propriété" refers to the legal right or ownership of something, especially land or goods, allowing the owner to use, control, and dispose of it. It is a fundamental concept in law, often relating to private property as protected by legislation.
Etymology
The term "la propriété" comes from the Latin word 'proprietas,' meaning ownership or a particular quality. It entered French through Old French, retaining its legal sense of ownership and rights associated with possessions. Did you know that the concept of "propriété" has been central to legal systems since Roman times?
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"La propriété" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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