Meaning & Definition of word "Ley"
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Ley
/leɪ/
noun:
- 1. A tract of open, uncultivated grassland.
- Example: The cows were grazing peacefully on the ley.
- 2. A field, especially one used for hay.
- Example: After the harvest, the ley was left to grow back for the next season.
Etymology
From Middle English 'lei', from Old English 'lega', meaning 'law'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ley of the land:
The prevailing legal principles that govern a particular area.
under ley:
Referring to being under the jurisdiction of a specific law.
new ley:
Refers to a recently enacted law or regulation.
Related Words
legislation:
The process of making or enacting laws.
jurisdiction:
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
constitution:
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Slang Meanings of ley
Meaning: In some regions, 'ley' can mean an informal agreement.
Example Sentence: We had a ley between us that we would always support each other.