Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: A person who receives property or money from someone who has died, usually through a will.

Example: As the legatee, she was responsible for managing the estate left to her by her uncle.

Definition: The position or role of a legate, which is a representative or envoy, often in a diplomatic or religious context.

Example: The legateship allowed him to represent the church at the international conference.

Definition: A diplomatic mission in another country that is less important than an embassy, or the group of people who represent their country there.

Example: The legation was responsible for maintaining diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Definition: In a way that is smooth and connected, especially in music, where notes are played or sung without any breaks between them.

Example: The pianist played the piece legato, allowing the notes to flow seamlessly into one another.

Definition: In a smooth and connected manner, without any breaks between the sounds or notes, often used in music to indicate how to play or sing.

Example: The musician played the piece legato, allowing the notes to flow seamlessly into one another.

Definition: A style of playing or singing music smoothly and connectedly, without any breaks between the notes.

Example: The pianist played the piece in a legato style, making the notes flow seamlessly together.

Definition: The ability to move quickly and easily, or to think and understand things rapidly.

Example: The dancer's legerity impressed everyone in the audience.

Definition: The quality of being clear enough to read easily.

Example: The legibility of the text improved after changing the font.

Definition: Relating to a large group of soldiers or a legion, often used to describe something that is associated with or characteristic of such a group.

Example: The legionary forces were well-trained and disciplined, ready for battle.

Definition: A member of a military unit known as a legion, often referring to soldiers in ancient Rome.

Example: The legionary marched bravely into battle, ready to defend his homeland.

Definition: To create or pass laws.

Example: The government will legislate new policies to improve education.

Definition: To make or enact laws or rules through a formal process.

Example: The government plans to legislate new environmental protections next year.

Definition: Created through a formal process of making laws or rules.

Example: The legislated changes to the law will take effect next year.

Definition: To create or enact laws or rules through a formal process.

Example: The government legislated new regulations to protect the environment.

Definition: A law or a set of laws that have been made by a government or other authority.

Example: The new legislation aims to protect the environment.