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law enforcement

The government agencies and personnel responsible for enforcing laws, especially the police and related authorities.

Noun social_institution Level 1399
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lay

To impose or assign something, especially a burden, responsibility, charge, or penalty.

Verb rule_defined_action Level 1399
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lay

To establish or provide the basis for something; to set down a principle, foundation, or groundwork.

Verb creation_action Level 1399
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lay

To cover or spread something over a surface, or to apply it as a layer.

Verb physical_action Level 1399
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layering

The arrangement or formation of something in distinct layers or levels, especially through natural or physical processes.

Noun collection_things Level 1399
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leader

A person who directs or guides an organization, group, or activity.

Noun human Level 1399
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leaders

The people who lead an organization, country, or group, considered collectively.

Noun group_people Level 1399
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learner

A person who studies or acquires knowledge or skill in a subject, especially with guidance from a teacher or expert.

Noun human Level 1399
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legacy system

A computer system, software program, or technology that is old but still in use, often because replacing it would be difficult or costly.

Noun technology_digital Level 1399
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legal immunity

Exemption from a legal obligation, penalty, or prosecution that would otherwise apply.

Noun legal_concept Level 1399
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let down

To disappoint someone by not fulfilling a duty, obligation, or promise to them.

Verb social_interaction Level 1399
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let go

To stop holding or gripping something.

Verb physical_action Level 1399
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lever

To move or operate something by applying force through a lever or leverage.

Verb physical_action Level 1399
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lever

A means of influencing a situation or achieving an effect, often by exploiting an advantage or resource.

Noun concept_idea Level 1399
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lexical

Relating to words or vocabulary, especially as distinct from grammar.

Adjective linguistic Level 1399
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liability

A legal duty or obligation, especially one to pay money or compensate for harm.

Noun legal_concept Level 1399
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liability

A debt or other amount a person or organization owes, recorded in its financial accounts.

Noun financial_ledger_entry Level 1399
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libretto

A printed booklet for an opera or other vocal performance containing its libretto and sometimes explanatory material.

Noun communication_information Level 1399
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license

To grant someone permission under an agreement to use intellectual property, a brand, or technology.

Verb possession Level 1399
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license

Official permission granted by an authority to do, own, or use something.

Noun legal_concept Level 1399
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lien

A legal claim against property that secures a debt or obligation and may allow the claimant to retain or seize the property until the obligation is me...

Noun legal_concept Level 1399
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lifespan

The length of time that a person, animal, plant, object, or system exists or remains functional.

Noun time_period Level 1399
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lifetime

A very long period of time spent experiencing or devoted to something.

Noun time_period Level 1399
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light-emitting diode

A semiconductor diode that emits light when electric current passes through it.

Noun electronic_device Level 1399
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light-year

A unit of distance equal to the distance light travels in a vacuum in one year, about 9.46 trillion kilometers.

Noun unit_of_measurement Level 1399
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line of reasoning

A line of reasoning is a particular sequence of ideas or arguments used to support a conclusion or decision.

Noun mental_construct Level 1399
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linguistic

Relating specifically to the scientific study of language.

Adjective linguistic Level 1399
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lining

A layer of cells or tissue covering the inner surface of a body organ or cavity.

Noun body_part Level 1399
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link

To connect a digital page, document, or other resource to another resource using a hyperlink.

Verb stative_relation Level 1399
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link

One of the connected rings or sections that make up a chain.

Noun small_movable_object Level 1399
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linking word

A word or grammatical element that connects words, phrases, clauses, or larger parts of a sentence or discourse.

Noun communication_information Level 1399
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lip-sync

To pretend to sing or play an instrument in time with a prerecorded performance.

Verb physical_action Level 1399
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list

To enter an item in a catalog or online marketplace as available for sale.

Verb communication Level 1399
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list

To write or state a set of people or things as a list.

Verb communication Level 1399
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literacy

Knowledge and ability in a particular subject or field, especially the ability to understand and use its information and practices.

Noun knowledge_domain Level 1399
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literacy rate

A literacy rate is the proportion of people in a population who can read and write.

Noun quantitative_concept Level 1399
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literature

The published body of writings and research on a particular subject, field, period, or country.

Noun communication_information Level 1399
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lithium

A soft, silvery-white chemical element (symbol Li), the lightest metal, used in batteries and psychiatric medication.

Noun chemical_compound Level 1399
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litigation

The process of resolving a dispute by bringing or defending a legal case in court.

Noun process_event Level 1399
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litter

A group of young animals born to one mother at the same time.

Noun animal_grouping_term Level 1399
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local

A person who lives in or is associated with a particular nearby place or community.

Noun human Level 1399
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local train

A local train is a passenger train that stops at every or most stations along its route.

Noun vehicle Level 1399
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locate

To determine or specify where something is, especially on a map, diagram, or coordinate system.

Verb mental_state Level 1399
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locative case

A grammatical case or form that indicates the location where something is or occurs.

Noun linguistic_concept Level 1399
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lodging

A place where someone lives or stays, especially temporarily.

Noun building_structure Level 1399
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loin

Meat cut from the lower back of an animal, especially a pig, lamb, or deer.

Noun food Level 1399
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long-distance

Covering, involving, or intended for a great distance between two places.

Adjective spatial_orientation Level 1399
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long-range

Able to operate, travel, or be effective over a great distance.

Adjective spatial_orientation Level 1399
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long-running story

A long, complicated, and often dramatic sequence of events, especially one that continues over time.

Noun process_event Level 1399
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low-level

Having a relatively low rank or position in an organization or hierarchy.

Adjective sequence Level 1399
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