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/deˈɾetʃo/
Translation
right; law; straight
Word origin
From Latin directus ('straight, direct'), the past participle of dirigere ('to direct'). It yields the senses 'right, straight' and 'a right, the law'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- directus
- English cognates
- direct, rectitude
Grammar
Examples
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She studies law at university.
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We all have a right to a decent life.
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Go straight on until the next corner.
Ponte .
Stand up straight when you speak to the headteacher.
hablarme .
You have no right to speak to me like this in front of everyone.
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We all have the right to a dignified and free life.
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My son studies law at the university.
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