Loix (en. Laws)

/lwa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Set of rules or norms to follow.

The laws of the Republic guarantee the rights of every citizen.

Les loix de la République garantissent les droits de chaque citoyen.

Fundamental principles governing a specific field.

The laws of physics explain the movement of bodies.

Les loix de la physique expliquent les mouvement des corps.

Regulations that apply to a specific group or sector.

Commercial laws regulate the functioning of the market.

Les loix commerciales encadrent le fonctionnement du marché.

From Latin 'lex', 'legis', meaning 'law'.

take the law into one's own hands

Act according to one's own interpretation of the rules.

prendre la loix dans ses propres mains

follow the law

Adhere to established rules or laws.

suivre la loix

teach the laws

Educate about the rules and norms in force.

enseigner les loix

loyalty

Quality of someone who respects their commitments and obligations.

loyalty

legality

Compliance with the law.

légalité

jurisprudence

Set of judicial decisions that establish an interpretation of the law.

jurisprudence

Unwritten rule often followed in a social circle.

In this group, there are laws that everyone follows without ever talking about them.

Dans cette bande, il y a des loix que tout le monde suit sans jamais en parler.

Common way of doing things in everyday life.

It's a law here to always greet your neighbors.

C'est une loix ici de toujours dire bonjour à ses voisins.