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Exam: TOEFL

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.

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.

legendarily

IPA: /lɛˈdʒɛndəˌrɪli/

KK: /lɛˈdʒɛndəˌrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is famous or well-known, often because of a story or myth.

Example: The hero legendarily defeated the dragon and saved the village.

legendary

IPA: /ˈlɛdʒ.ənˌdɛr.i/

KK: /ˈlɛdʒ.ənˌdɛr.i/

adjective

Definition: Very famous or well-known, often because of stories or myths about them.

Example: The legendary hero saved the village from destruction.

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