legal

/ˈliː.ɡəl/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Relating to the law or to lawyers.

2

Having its basis in the law.

3

Being established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.

4

Following the rules or syntax of a system, such as a game or a programming language.

5

Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.

6

Permitting the use and/or sale of cannabis; in which cannabis is lawful.

7

Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 14 inches (216 × 356 mm).

8

Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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