The translation of "law" to other European languages faces several difficulties. In most European languages, as well as some others influenced by European languages, there are two different words that can be translated to English as "law". For the general comparison in this article the Latin terms "ius" and "lex" will be used.

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  • The translation of "law" to other European languages faces several difficulties. In most European languages, as well as some others influenced by European languages, there are two different words that can be translated to English as "law". For the general comparison in this article the Latin terms "ius" and "lex" will be used. According to Wiktionary lex can be defined as a rule issued by a political authority, such as the Parliament or the Government, while ius refers to whatever rules and standards the courts ought to apply. Etymologically, ius has some relation to right, just or straight.
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  • The translation of "law" to other European languages faces several difficulties. In most European languages, as well as some others influenced by European languages, there are two different words that can be translated to English as "law". For the general comparison in this article the Latin terms "ius" and "lex" will be used.
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  • Translating "law" to other European languages
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