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 encompasses statutes and regulations designed to maintain order and protect rights, such as environmental legislation that evolves to address new challenges.
Etymology
The word "la législation" comes from the French noun formed from the verb 'légiférer,' which means to make laws. It ultimately derives from the Latin 'legis latio,' meaning 'the proposing of a law.' Did you know that 'législation' has been used since the 17th century to describe the process and body of laws?
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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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