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1) Social relations involving authority or power. 2) The art or science of governing.

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legalistic

Politics; Political Science

The same as legalism.

legality

Politics; Political Science

The condition of being legal; in conformity with the law.

legislation

Politics; Political Science

Laws enacted by a legislature; also the process of making laws.

legislator

Politics; Political Science

A person who is a member of a legislative body, elected to represent the interests of his constituents.

legislature

Politics; Political Science

The branch of government that is responsible for making laws. In the U.S., as laid down by the constitution, only Congress can make laws.

legitimacy

Politics; Political Science

The attribute of a government that came to power through legal means; the state of being sanctioned by law.

legitimation

Politics; Political Science

Making something lawful, or allowable, or acceptable, as in the invitation to speak at a prestigious conference gave legitimacy to his controversial views.

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