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a person or organization that holds a license to do something
"The licensee is responsible for following all regulations."
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
"Please put the lid back on the jar."
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
"Turn on the light, it's getting dark."
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
"The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother."
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
"She has developed a liking for classical music."
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
"Everyone must obey the law."
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
"The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed."
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
"The lawmakers voted on the new education bill."
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
"She waters the lawn every morning."
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
"She hired a lawyer to handle her case."
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
"The cake has three layers of chocolate."
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
"The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms."
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
"His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals."
the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country
"She is a natural leader who inspires others."
the action of leading a group of people or an organization; the ability to lead
"Good leadership is essential for team success."
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
"The autumn leaves are falling from the tree."
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
"She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign."
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
"There is a leak in the water pipe."
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
"They signed a two-year lease for the apartment."
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
"He bought a leather jacket from the store."
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
"The leavings from dinner were given to the dog."
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
"The company fired him for being a lecher."
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
"The professor gave an interesting lecture on history."
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
"The accountant updated the company ledger daily."
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