La legge
Example: La legge protegge i diritti di tutti i cittadini italiani.
Definition
"La legge" refers to the system of rules created and enforced by a government or authority to regulate behavior and maintain order within a society. It ensures the protection of rights and outlines duties, such as in the phrase: 'La legge protegge i diritti di tutti i cittadini italiani.'
Etymology
The term "la legge" comes from the Latin word 'lex, legis,' meaning law. This root influenced many Romance languages. Did you know? The Latin 'lex' originally referred to a formal, written rule voted on by the Roman assemblies.
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