legality
noun
Simple meaning
A dice game.
Pronunciation
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leegaluhteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
liˈɡæləti
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Definition
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noun
Lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute
A dice game; the same as chuck-a-luck.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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- legitimacynoun
- unlawfuladjective
- illegaladjective
- legaladjective
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Sense: lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute
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