zákonov

Zákonov is the genitive plural form of zákon, the Slovak word for a law or statute. In Slovak, a zákon is a formal legal rule enacted by a legislative body and binding on individuals and institutions. The genitive plural zákonov is used when referring to “of the laws” or when a noun governs in the genitive, for example: obsah zákonov (the content of the laws) and dodržiavanie zákonov (compliance with the laws). The phrase novely zákonov denotes amendments to laws. Etymologically, zákon derives from Proto-Slavic and has cognates in related Slavic languages; the modern Slovak form zákonov follows standard masculine noun inflection.

In the legal system, laws are primary sources of law, alongside the constitution and international treaties. They are enacted by the national legislature, typically published in an official gazette, and take effect on a defined date. Interpretation by courts and subordinate regulations can clarify their application, but the binding force rests with the statute as enacted. The Czech language uses zákonů as the genitive plural of zákon, reflecting close linguistic ties within the Czech–Slovak language area.