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Topic: Law

legal

IPA: /ˈliːɡəl/

KK: /ˈliːgəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the law or the system of rules that a country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members.

Example: It is important to understand your legal rights before signing any contract.

noun

Definition: A term that refers to something that is allowed or permitted by law or rules.

Example: The legal requirements for starting a business can vary by location.

legalese

IPA: /ˈliːɡəˌliːz/

KK: /ˈliːɡəˌliːz/

noun

Definition: The specific and often complicated language used in legal documents and discussions, which can be difficult for non-lawyers to understand.

Example: The contract was filled with legalese that confused everyone who read it.

legalise

IPA: /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something legal or to allow it by law.

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

legalism

IPA: /ˈliːɡəlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈliːɡəlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A strict and literal following of laws or rules, often to the point of being excessive or rigid.

Example: The company's legalism made it difficult to adapt to new situations.

legalist

IPA: /ˈliːɡəlɪst/

KK: /ˈliːɡəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who strictly follows laws and legal rules, often emphasizing the importance of legal principles over other considerations.

Example: The legalist argued that the new regulations should be enforced without exception.

legalistic

IPA: /ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈliːgəˌlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to strict adherence to the law or legal rules, often focusing on the letter rather than the spirit of the law.

Example: The legalistic approach of the lawyer made the case more complicated than necessary.

legalistically

IPA: /lɪˈɡælɪstɪkli/

KK: /lɪˈɡælɪstɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that strictly follows the law or legal rules, often focusing on the letter of the law rather than its spirit.

Example: The contract was interpreted legalistically, leading to a dispute over its true meaning.

legality

IPA: /lɪˈɡæləti/

KK: /lɪˈɡælɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being allowed by law or the quality of being lawful.

Example: The legality of the new policy was questioned by several experts.

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.

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