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lex

/lɛks/
noun
  1. A system or body of laws, especially in a specific field or context.
    • The company operates under the lex of international trade agreements.
    • In ancient Rome, the lex governed the rights of citizens.
    • The lex of the land must be followed by everyone.
Synonyms
lawcode
verb
  1. To impose a tax or levy on someone or something.
    • The government decided to lex luxury goods to raise revenue.
    • They lexed a heavy fine on the polluting factory.
    • The king would lex the towns for funds to build roads.
Synonyms
taxlevyimpose
Antonyms
exempt
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