Meaning & Definition of word "Ley"

Ley

/leɪ/

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.

●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.

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.