örvények

Örvények is the Hungarian plural form of örvény, a term used to denote laws, statutes, or decrees. The concept refers to binding rules established by a competent authority to regulate public life and organize society. The exact meaning and scope of örvények can vary with historical period and legal tradition.

In modern Hungarian legal language, the standard term for enacted statutes is törvény. Örvény is more commonly found in historical texts, religious or ceremonial contexts, or in discussions of traditional legal concepts. Therefore, örvények today often function as a historical or literary reference rather than as a description of current law.

Historically, rules and edicts issued by monarchs, assemblies, or other governing bodies were described with terms like örvények, rendeletek, or privilegium in different contexts. Over time, the contemporary vocabulary of Hungarian law has shifted toward törvény for statutes enacted by the legislature and rendelet for executive decrees. Örvények thus appear mainly in historical sources, legal history studies, and discussions of traditional legal ideas.