La orden
Example: El juez emitió la orden para detener al sospechoso.
Definition
"La orden" refers to an official command or directive issued by an authority, such as a judge, to enforce a specific action or behavior. It commonly appears in legal or formal contexts, like the phrase 'El juez emitió la orden para detener al sospechoso,' meaning the judge issued an order to arrest the suspect.
Etymology
The term "la orden" in Spanish comes from the Latin word 'ordo,' which means 'arrangement' or 'command.' Over time, it evolved to signify a formal instruction or decree. Did you know? The concept of 'order' has been central in organizing societies and legal systems throughout history.
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"La orden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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