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Pronunciation / Transliteration: leɪs
"As leis do país devem ser respeitadas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions.
"The laws of the country must be followed by all citizens." - 2
A specific rule or regulation established by a governing body.
"The new laws regarding traffic safety were implemented last month."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'laws' is derived from the Old English 'lagu', meaning 'something laid down or fixed'. It evolved through Middle English 'lawe', influenced by Old Norse 'lag', which also means 'law'. Over centuries, the term has come to encompass rules established by a governing authority.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Laws" is said worldwide
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법
Transliteration: beob
"국가의 법을 준수해야 합니다."
lois
Transliteration: lwa
"Les lois du pays doivent être respectées."
Gesetze
Transliteration: ɡəˈzɛtsə
"Die Gesetze des Landes müssen befolgt werden."
leggi
Transliteration: ˈled͡dʒi
"Le leggi del paese devono essere rispettate."
leyes
Transliteration: ˈle.ɪ̯s
"Las leyes del país deben ser seguidas."
leis
Transliteration: leɪs
"As leis do país devem ser respeitadas."
कानून
Transliteration: kānūn
"देश के कानूनों का पालन करना चाहिए।"
法律
Transliteration: fǎlǜ
"国家的法律必须遵守。"
法律
Transliteration: hōritsu
"国の法律を守る必要があります。"
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