Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: To make something allowed by law or to officially permit it.

Example: The government decided to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes.

Definition: A person or thing that makes something legal or valid, often by changing laws or regulations.

Example: The legalizer proposed new laws to regulate the use of cannabis.

Definition: In a way that is allowed by the law or according to legal rules.

Example: The contract was legally binding, meaning both parties had to follow its terms.

Definition: A person who is sent as an official representative, often to represent a higher authority or organization.

Example: The pope sent a legate to negotiate peace between the two countries.

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: A person who creates a will to distribute their property or assets after their death.

Example: The legator specified in the will how the estate should be divided among the heirs.

Definition: A display of skill or cleverness, often involving trickery or deception.

Example: The magician's performance was full of legerdemain that amazed the audience.

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.