No. 2,594 in French
loi
"Law" or "rule."
In a sentence
La loi protège les droits des citoyens.
The law protects the rights of citizens.
In this sentence, 'loi' (law) is used in the general sense as a system of rules established by a legal authority to maintain order and protect rights.
Il est interdit par la loi de stationner ici.
It is forbidden by law to park here.
Here, 'loi' refers to specific legislation or a legal rule that dictates permissible behaviors in a given situation.
Elle étudie la loi pour devenir avocate.
She studies law to become a lawyer.
In this example, 'loi' represents the field or subject of law and legal studies generally.
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