The dispute over the preposition "wobec" with constitutional significance. Linguists explain

The term "wobec" has gained significant attention due to President Karol Nawrocki's refusal to swear in five judges of the Constitutional Tribunal, which raises constitutional implications. Linguists trace its etymology to "w obecności," but its interpretation may differ among the creators of the 1997 Constitution and the accompanying law on the Tribunal. This situation highlights the term's unexpected importance in the current political context.