La llei
Example: La llei protegeix els drets de tots els ciutadans igualment.
Definition
"La llei" refers to the system of rules created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior. It ensures order and justice by protecting the rights of all citizens equally, as seen in the phrase, 'La llei protegeix els drets de tots els ciutadans igualment.'
Etymology
The term "la llei" comes from the Latin word 'lex,' meaning law. Over time, it evolved in Catalan into 'llei.' Did you know that many European languages have similar words for law derived from Latin, showing the lasting influence of Roman legal traditions?
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"La llei" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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