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Exam: Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency (CPE)

legislation

IPA: /ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

KK: /lɛdʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

noun

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.

legislative

IPA: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪv/

KK: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of making or enacting laws, or having the authority to create laws.

Example: The legislative branch of government is responsible for making new laws.

noun

Definition: A group of people in a government who make laws.

Example: The legislative passed a new law to improve education.

legislatively

IPA: /lɛdʒɪsˈleɪtɪvli/

KK: /lɛdʒɪsˈleɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the process of making or enacting laws.

Example: The new policy was implemented legislatively to ensure compliance with the law.

legislator

IPA: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtə/

KK: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes or enacts laws, usually as a member of a government body responsible for creating legislation.

Example: The legislator proposed a new law to improve public transportation.

legislatorial

IPA: /ˌlɛdʒɪsˈleɪtərɪəl/

KK: /lɛdʒɪsˈleɪtərɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person who makes laws or to a governing body that creates laws.

Example: The legislatorial process can be complex and lengthy.

legislatorship

IPA: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtərʃɪp/

KK: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtərʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a person who makes laws in a government.

Example: The legislatorship requires a deep understanding of the law and public policy.

legislature

IPA: //ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtʃər//

KK: /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtʃər/

noun

Definition: A group of people who are chosen to make laws for a country or state.

Example: The legislature passed a new law to improve education.

legist

IPA: /ˈlɛdʒɪst/

KK: /ˈlɛdʒɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person who is skilled in law or legal matters.

Example: The legist approach to the case helped clarify the legal issues involved.

noun

Definition: A person who is an expert in legal matters or law.

Example: The legist provided valuable advice on the legal implications of the contract.

legitimacy

IPA: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

KK: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being accepted as valid or genuine, often in a legal or moral sense.

Example: The legitimacy of the new law was questioned by many citizens.

legitimism

IPA: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪzəm/

KK: /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The beliefs or ideas of those who support the rightful claim to a throne or authority, often based on hereditary succession.

Example: The legitimism movement sought to restore the monarchy based on traditional rights.

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