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legal systemThe framework of rules, laws, and institutions that govern society and resolve disputes

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The framework of rules, laws, and institutions that govern society and resolve disputes

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːɡəl ˈsɪstəm/

Example Sentences

  • My friend thinks the legal system is like a video game - you need coins (money for lawyers) to unlock the good endings.
  • Students must learn how the legal system protects citizens' rights.
  • The legal system moves slower than a turtle wearing a suit.

legal system

NOUN

[/ˈliːɡəl ˈsɪstəm/]

The framework of rules, laws, and institutions that govern society and resolve disputes

The framework of rules, laws, and institutions that govern society and resolve disputes
💡 Concept

The framework of rules, laws, and institutions that govern society and resolve disputes

In this regal courthouse, even a beagle serves the legal system!
🎵 Rhyme

In this regal courthouse, even a beagle serves the legal system!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈliːɡəl ˈsɪstəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈliːɡəl ˈsɪstəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootlegal

🎵Rhyme

regalbeagle
regal
beagle

🔗Collocations

criminal legal system
reform the legal system
trust in the legal system
flawed legal system
legal system operates
fair legal system

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My friend thinks the legal system is like a video game - you need coins (money for lawyers) to unlock the good endings.

Students must learn how the legal system protects citizens' rights.

😄 Fun example

The legal system moves slower than a turtle wearing a suit.

Each country has its own unique legal system.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

judicial systemcourt systemjustice systemlegal framework

Antonyms

lawlessnessanarchy

Related

constitutionlegislationcourthousejudgelawyer

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