Lex
/lɛks/
Definitions
- (n.) A law or statute enacted by a legislative authority.
The lex prohibiting theft was strictly enforced.
Forms
- leges
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Commentary
Used primarily in Latin legal contexts or to denote fundamental legal principles; often found in legal maxims and classical references.
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