La propiedad
Example: La propiedad privada está protegida por la ley en este país.
Definition
"La propiedad" refers to the legal right to own, use, and control a piece of land, object, or resource. It means having lawful possession and the authority to manage or dispose of it. For example, "la propiedad privada" means private ownership protected by law.
Etymology
The word "la propiedad" comes from the Latin 'proprietas,' meaning ownership or ownership rights. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to signify the concept of legal possession and control over something. Did you know? The root also relates to the English word 'property,' showing their common Latin origin.
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"La propiedad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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