La ley
Example: La ley protege los derechos de todos los ciudadanos.
Definition
"La ley" refers to a system of rules created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior, ensuring order and justice within a society. For example, "La ley protege los derechos de todos los ciudadanos" means the law protects the rights of all citizens.
Etymology
The term "la ley" originates from the Latin word 'lex,' meaning 'law' or 'statute.' Over time, it evolved into Old Spanish as 'ley,' maintaining its fundamental role in denoting rules established by authority. Did you know that the concept of "la ley" has been central to societal organization since ancient times?
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"La ley" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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