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Italian

legge

/ˈled.d͡ʒe/noun · feminineA1
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Meaning

law

In a sentence

È una legge nuova.

It is a new law.

La legge è importante.

The law is important.

Non capisco questa legge.

I don't understand this law.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
leggefeminine · singular
leggifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'legge' for formal laws (e.g., 'la legge italiana'). For rules or regulations, 'regola' or 'norma' may fit better.
  • Avoid confusing 'legge' with 'diritto' (right/law as a field). 'Legge' is the specific statute, not the discipline.
  • Always feminine: 'la legge', never 'il legge'. Plural is 'le leggi'.

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