L'oposició
Example: L'oposició va presentar una moció contra la nova llei.
Definition
"L'oposició" refers to the group or parties that stand against or challenge the current government or authority, often in a political context. It involves expressing disagreement or resistance to policies or decisions, such as in the phrase, 'L'oposició va presentar una moció contra la nova llei.'
Etymology
The word "l'oposició" comes from the Latin 'oppositio,' meaning 'a setting against' or 'resistance.' It entered Catalan through Old French, retaining the sense of opposing or standing against something. Did you know? The concept of opposition has always been central to democratic systems, emphasizing balance and debate.
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"L'oposició" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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