legally-backed
|le-gal-ly-backed|
/ˈliːɡəli bækt/
law-supported
Etymology
'legally-backed' originates from the combination of 'legal' and 'backed', where 'legal' comes from Latin 'legalis', meaning 'pertaining to the law', and 'backed' from Old English 'bæc', meaning 'support'.
'legalis' transformed into the Old French 'legal', and eventually became the modern English word 'legal'. 'Bæc' evolved into 'back' in Middle English, leading to the modern term 'backed'.
Initially, 'legal' meant 'pertaining to the law', and 'backed' meant 'supported'. Together, they evolved to mean 'supported by law'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supported or enforced by law.
The contract is legally-backed, ensuring all parties adhere to the terms.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 09:56