leg-, lex
(Latin: pertaining to the law, legal)
From Latin legalis and lex, legis, law; lex is singular while leges is plural.
legate
1. An emissary of the pope, especially one who represents the Vatican in another country.
2. An official representative of a government, especially a diplomat.
legatee
legation
legislate
To perform the function of legislation; to make or enact laws.
legislating
legislation
1. The action of making or giving laws; the enactment of laws, lawgiving; an instance of this.
2. The enactments of a legislator or legislature; the whole body of enacted laws.
legislative
The power of legislating or making laws; the body in which this power is vested, the legislature.
legislatively
legislator
One who makes laws (for a people or nation); a lawgiver; a member of a legislative body.
legislatress, legislatrix
A female legislator.
legislature
A body of persons invested with the power of making the laws of a country or state; specifically, (U.S.) the legislative body of a State or Territory, as distinguished from Congress.
legist
One well versed or skilled in the law; a jurist.
legitimacy
legitimate
1. Of a child: Having the status of one lawfully begotten; entitled to full filial rights. Said also of a parent, and of lineal descent.
2. Conforming to law or rule; sanctioned or authorized by law or right; lawful; proper.
legitimateness
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