derecho
English meaning: Law / Right
Spanish Definition
(Español)Un sistema de normas aplicadas por instituciones, o un derecho legítimo. El sistema legal de España sigue la tradición romano-germánica.
English Definition
A system of rules enforced by institutions, or a legitimate entitlement. Spain's legal system follows the Roman-Germanic civil law tradition, codified in the Civil Code (1889). Spanish law spread throughout Latin America via colonial rule, making it the foundation of legal systems in 20 countries. International law in Spanish (derecho internacional) is central to Latin American diplomacy.
Example
“El derecho romano-germánico es la base del sistema legal español y latinoamericano.”
In English: “Roman-Germanic law is the foundation of the Spanish and Latin American legal system.”
Synonyms
- ley
- legislación
- jurisprudencia
Antonyms / Opposites
- injusticia
- ilegalidad
Literary Heritage
“Al rey la hacienda y la vida se ha de dar; pero el honor es patrimonio del alma, y el alma sólo es de Dios.”
“To the king one must give wealth and life; but honour is the patrimony of the soul, and the soul belongs only to God.”
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Language information
- Language
- Español
- Spanish
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
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