llei
Llei is the Catalan word for law. It denotes a rule or set of rules established by a government, state, or other authority and recognized as binding on persons within a jurisdiction. A llei typically has a formal legislative origin, distinguishes statutes from regulations, and can address rights, duties, and procedures.
Etymology: The term comes from Latin lex, legis, through the development of Romance languages into Catalan.
Usage and scope: In Catalan legal language, llei refers to statutes enacted by a legislative body, such
Examples: La llei de protecció de dades governs data privacy in Catalonia and within Spain’s legal framework