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lēgis — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • law noun The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.

Senses

lēgis is used for these senses in English:

  • law (usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.

law — full definition

  1. noun The system of rules that a country or community uses to govern behavior and enforce order.
  2. noun A specific rule created by a governing authority.
  3. noun A statement describing a consistent pattern or relationship in nature or science.

Related Latin words