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sec. leg.

American  

abbreviation

  1. according to law.

Etymology

Origin of sec. leg.

From Latin secundum lēgem

Example Sentences

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Secretary. sec. leg., secundum legem= According to law. sec. reg., secundum regulam= According to rule. sect.

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