La sentencia
Example: La sentencia del juez fue clara y justa para todos.
Definition
"La sentencia" in law refers to the formal decision or judgment given by a judge or court at the conclusion of a legal case. It determines the rights and obligations of the parties involved and resolves the dispute according to the law.
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 decision. Did you know? The root 'sent-' relates to feeling or thinking, highlighting the judgment aspect of the term.
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"La sentencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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