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lex

noun
\ ˈleks How to pronounce lex (audio) \
plural leges\ ˈlā-​(ˌ)gās How to pronounce leges (audio) \

Definition of lex

: law

Examples of lex in a Sentence

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 And, lex credendi, lex orandi, Catholic liturgical practices demonstrate the Church’s belief in the reality of Christ’s Eucharistic immanence. — John Hirschauer, National Review, "What Is Pope Francis Saying about Communion?," 10 June 2019

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First Known Use of lex

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lex

Latin leg-, lex

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