La propiedad
Example: La propiedad intelectual protege las creaciones originales de autor.
Definition
"La propiedad" refers to the legal right or ownership of something, allowing the owner to use, control, and dispose of it. In law, it often pertains to tangible assets or intellectual creations, as in "intellectual property protects original works of authorship."
Etymology
The term "la propiedad" comes from the Latin word 'proprietas,' meaning ownership or a particular characteristic. It evolved through Old Spanish, maintaining its association with rights and possessions. Did you know? The concept of 'property' has been central to legal systems for centuries, reflecting society's need to define ownership.
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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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