Ley

/leɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tract of open, uncultivated grassland.

The cows were grazing peacefully on the ley.

A field, especially one used for hay.

After the harvest, the ley was left to grow back for the next season.

From Middle English 'lei', from Old English 'lega', meaning 'law'.

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.

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.

In some regions, 'ley' can mean an informal agreement.

We had a ley between us that we would always support each other.