le
/dʁwa/
Translation
right, straight, law
Word origin
From Latin directus ('straight, direct'), the past participle of dirigere ('to set straight, to direct'). The sense 'a right, the law' developed from the idea of what is straight or just.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- directus
- English cognates
- direct, rectitude, regent
Grammar
Examples
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Every citizen has the right to a fair trial.
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Carry straight on and turn left.
l' .
He has been studying law at university for three years.
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Everyone has the right to express their opinion.
l'.
My son studies law at university.
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