Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Allowed by law; something that is legal and not against the rules.

Example: The company only engages in licit activities to ensure compliance with regulations.

Definition: In a way that is allowed by law or rules; legally permissible.

Example: The company operates licitly, following all regulations and laws.

Definition: Relating to a lord or monarch, especially in terms of loyalty and service; often used to describe a relationship of allegiance between a ruler and their subjects.

Example: The knight pledged his liege loyalty to the king, promising to serve him faithfully.

Definition: A person who is a lord or ruler, especially in a feudal system, to whom others owe loyalty and service.

Example: In the feudal system, the liege was responsible for protecting his vassals in exchange for their loyalty.

Definition: Relating to or forming part of a type of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the ligamentous tissue helps stabilize the joints during movement.

Definition: A substance, such as an ion or molecule, that attaches to another chemical entity to create a larger structure or complex.

Example: In biochemistry, a ligand can bind to a receptor to trigger a response in the cell.

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps join two molecules together, usually using energy from ATP.

Example: Ligase is essential in DNA replication as it connects the Okazaki fragments.

Definition: To tie or bind something using a special type of connection or band.

Example: The surgeon had to ligate the blood vessels during the operation.

Definition: A process or action of tying or binding something, often used in medical contexts to refer to the tying off of blood vessels or tissues.

Example: The surgeon performed a ligation to prevent excessive bleeding during the operation.

Definition: A binding element, such as a cord or wire, used to tie things together, or a character that combines two or more letters.

Example: The surgeon used a ligature to close the blood vessel during the operation.

Definition: To tie or bind something, especially in a medical context, often using a ligature.

Example: The surgeon had to ligature the blood vessels during the operation.

Definition: Having the texture or appearance of wood; resembling wood.

Example: The ligneous plant had a sturdy, wooden stem that supported its vibrant leaves.