lawfully-financed
|law-ful-ly-fi-nanced|
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/ˈlɔːfəli ˈfaɪnænst/
legally funded
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lawfully-financed' originates from the combination of 'lawfully,' derived from 'law' meaning 'a system of rules,' and 'financed,' from 'finance' meaning 'the management of large amounts of money.'
Historical Evolution
'lawfully-financed' evolved from the need to describe financial activities that adhere to legal standards.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'funded according to law,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
funded or supported in a manner that is consistent with the law.
The project was lawfully-financed, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 09:25