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lex

noun \ˈleks\
plural le·ges \ˈlā-(ˌ)gās\

Definition of LEX

:  law
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Origin of LEX

Latin leg-, lex
First Known Use: circa 1775

Rhymes with LEX

dex, ex, flex, hex, rex, sex, specs, vex, x

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21 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. lex
  2. leges
  3. lex actus
  4. lex commissoria
  5. lex domicilii
  6. lex fori
  7. lex generalis
  8. lex loci actus
  9. lex loci celebrationis
  10. lex loci contractus
  11. lex loci delicti
  12. lex loci rei sitae
  13. lex loci solutionis
  14. lex mercatoria
  15. lex non scripta
  16. lex publica
  17. lex Salica
  18. lex scripta
  19. lex talionis
  20. de minimis non curat lex
  21. salus populi suprema lex esto
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