Il diritto civile
Example: Il diritto civile regola i rapporti tra privati cittadini.
Definition
"Il diritto civile" refers to the body of laws and regulations that govern the relationships, rights, and duties between private individuals and entities in society. It covers areas such as contracts, property, family relations, and obligations, ensuring orderly coexistence among citizens.
Etymology
The term "il diritto civile" comes from Italian, where "diritto" means 'law' or 'right,' derived from Latin 'directum,' meaning 'straight' or 'correct.' "Civile" relates to 'civil' or 'citizens,' originating from Latin 'civilis.' Together, "il diritto civile" literally means 'civil law,' emphasizing laws concerning citizens' private matters.
Learn to use this word actively
"Il diritto civile" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 124 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
the civil law