ley

[ ley ]

noun

1. a pewter containing about 80 percent tin and 20 percent lead.

ley

/ liː; leɪ /

noun

1. arable land put down to grass; grassland or pastureland
2. Also calledley line a line joining two prominent points in the landscape, thought to be the line of a prehistoric track

Word History and Origins

Origin of ley¹

Aphetic variant of obsolete aley alloy

Word History and Origins

Origin of ley¹

C14: variant of lea ¹

Example Sentences

Paul De Ley, an associate professor of nematology at UCR, confirmed its fit as an early nematode and ruled out other worm types.

From Science Daily

“The last three years have not been easy in Germany,” says Joachim Ley, chief executive at Ziehl-Abegg, a manufacturer of ventilation, air conditioning, and engineering systems.

From BBC

German manufacturers that require low-cost margins may struggle, says Mr Ley, but he believes there is hope for high-quality products with innovative features that rely on world-class engineering and intellectual property.

From BBC

“In Peru they established what they call La Ley de Rompientes, which means the law of surf breaks, that protects these assets,” added Dr Manero.

From BBC

También es causa de preocupación una controversial “ley de ciencia” de 2023 promovida por López Obrador que dio a Conahcyt nuevos y amplios controles sobre el financiamiento y las prioridades de la investigación.

From Science Magazine