La ley
Example: La ley protege los derechos de todas las personas.
Definition
"La ley" refers to a system of rules created and enforced by governmental institutions to regulate behavior and maintain order within a society. For example, "La ley protege los derechos de todas las personas" means the law protects the rights of all people.
Etymology
The term "la ley" comes from the Latin word "lex," meaning law or statute. Over time, "lex" evolved through Old Spanish into "ley." Did you know that the word "law" in English shares the same Latin root, highlighting their common legal heritage?
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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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