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Exam: IELTS

legalization

IPA: /ˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something legal or allowing it by law.

Example: The legalization of marijuana has been a topic of debate in many countries.

legalize

IPA: /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

transitive verb

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.

legalizer

IPA: /ˈliːɡəlaɪzər/

KK: /ˈliːɡəlaɪzər/

noun

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.

legally

IPA: /ˈliːɡəli/

KK: /ˈlɛgəli/

adverb

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.

legate

IPA: /ˈlɛɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈlɛɡeɪt/

noun

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.

legatee

IPA: /lɪˈɡiːtiː/

KK: /lɪˈɡiːti/

noun

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.

legateship

IPA: /lɪˈɡeɪtʃɪp/

KK: /lɪˈɡeɪtʃɪp/

noun

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.

legation

IPA: /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /lɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

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.

legato

IPA: /lɪˈɡeɪtoʊ/

KK: /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

adjective

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.

adverb

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.

noun

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.

legend

IPA: /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/

KK: /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/

noun

Definition: A story or collection of stories that are popular or romanticized, often about a person or event, or a title or explanation that accompanies an illustration or map.

Example: The legend of King Arthur has been told for centuries.

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