La sentencia
Example: La sentencia del juez fue clave para resolver el caso complicado.
Definition
"La sentencia" refers to the official decision or judgment given by a judge or court at the end of a legal case. It determines the outcome and the consequences for the parties involved, often resolving disputes or assigning penalties.
Etymology
The word "la sentencia" comes from the Latin 'sententia,' meaning opinion or judgment. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote a judicial ruling or sentence. Did you know? The root also relates to 'sense' and 'feeling,' reflecting the thoughtful decision behind a verdict.
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"La sentencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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