La ley
Example: La ley protege los derechos de todos los ciudadanos hoy.
Definition
"La ley" refers to a system of rules established by a governing authority to regulate behavior, maintain order, and protect the rights of all citizens. For example, "la ley" protects the rights of all citizens today.
Etymology
The term "la ley" comes from the Latin word "lex," meaning law or statute. It entered Spanish through Old Spanish, evolving to represent formal rules that govern society. Did you know "la ley" has been fundamental in shaping civilizations by ensuring justice and order?
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"La ley" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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