Lögins

Lögins is a term used in Icelandic to refer to the body of law or the set of statutes that govern a jurisdiction. In ordinary usage, the definite form lögin means “the laws,” while lög can mean “law.” When encountered as Lögins with a suffix or as a title, it is typically a proper noun or a in-context designation and its precise meaning depends on the surrounding text.

In the Icelandic legal system, statutes are enacted by the Alþingi, Iceland’s parliament, and are binding once published and, where applicable, signed by the president. The constitution (stjórnskipunarlög) provides the supreme legal framework, while ordinary laws (lög) regulate daily matters. Subordinate regulations and administrative rules further detail implementation. Legal texts are published in official compilations and have continuing effect unless amended or repealed.

Historically, Icelandic law developed from local assemblies and customary practices, later supplemented by codified sources such as medieval law codes. Grágás is among the most noted early references to Icelandic law, reflecting the country’s medieval legal traditions. The modern legal system emerged through reforms and codification in the 19th and 20th centuries, aligning with broader parliamentary and judicial developments.

Lögin thus denotes both a general concept—the laws of Icelandic governance—and, in specific contexts, a title or designation within legal texts, literature, or media. See also Grágás, the Constitution, Alþingi, and the Icelandic legal system for related topics.