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    Leyes (en. Laws)

    /ˈle.jes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of rules that regulate coexistence in a society.
    The laws of a country must be known by all its inhabitants.
    Las leyes de un país deben ser conocidas por todos sus habitantes.
    Written regulation that establishes rights and obligations.
    Labor laws guarantee the protection of workers.
    Las leyes laborales garantizan la protección de los trabajadores.
    A general principle that is considered valid in a specific area.
    The laws of physics are fundamental to understanding the world.
    Las leyes de la física son fundamentales para entender el mundo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lex, legis', which means 'law'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make laws
    To establish new legal standards.
    hacer leyes
    there are no laws
    Expression indicating the absence of regulation.
    no hay leyes
    according to the law
    In accordance with what the current regulations establish.
    según la ley
    to break the laws
    To violate established regulations.
    quebrar las leyes
    under the law
    In compliance with the legislation.
    bajo la ley

    Related Words

    law
    General legal norm.
    ley
    justice
    Moral principle that requires giving each one what is due.
    justicia
    legal
    Related to law or legal matters.
    jurídico
    regulation
    A norm or set of norms that regulate a specific activity.
    reglamento

    Slang Meanings

    Law of the jungle
    Here we live under the law of the jungle, where only the strongest survive.
    Aquí se vive bajo la ley de la selva, donde solo sobrevive el más fuerte.
    Law of least effort
    He always applies the law of least effort in his work.
    Él siempre aplica la ley del mínimo esfuerzo en su trabajo.