A legislação
Example: A legislação atual protege os direitos dos trabalhadores.
Definition
"A legislação" refers to the collection of laws and legal rules established by a governing body to regulate behavior within a society. It includes statutes, regulations, and legal principles designed to protect rights, maintain order, and ensure justice, such as the laws protecting workers' rights.
Etymology
The term "a legislação" comes from the Portuguese word 'legislação,' which derives from the Latin 'legislatio,' meaning 'the act of making laws.' This Latin root combines 'lex,' meaning law, and 'latio,' meaning proposal or carrying. Did you know that the concept of legislation has been central to organized societies since ancient times to maintain order and fairness?
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