(3.) Give two synonyms of "dilapidation." Ans. Ruin, decay.
22. LEX, le'gis, a law or rule.
Radical: leg-.
1. le'gal: leg + al = relating to the law; lawful.
2. ille'gal: il (for in, not) + leg + al = not legal: hence, unlawful.
3. leg'islate: from legis + latum (from Lat. v. fer're, latum, to bring), to bring forward: hence, to make or pass laws.
4. legit'imate: through Lat. adj. legitimus, lawful; legitim (us) + ate = made lawful: hence, in accordance with established law.
5. priv'ilege: Lat. adj. privus, private; literally, a law passed for the benefit of a private individual: hence, a franchise, prerogative, or right.