lex dubia non obligat
A doubtful law is not binding.
lex
/lɛks/
name 4noun 2verb 1
Collocations
3VERB + LEX
got, lines, should've
LEX + NOUN
luthor, superman's, tablet
PREP.
on
Definitions
verb
1
To perform lexical analysis; to convert a character stream to a token stream as a preliminary to parsing.
Once this is done, each processor parses and lexes its own documents, using conventional programming techniques.
SAFL source is lexed and parsed into an abstract syntax tree.
noun
1
A specific inflected form of a word; compare lexeme.
noun
1
A Roman or Latin law (particularly in ancient Rome or in medieval Europe).
The 19th and 20th lines of the lex on the tablet (which decree the repeal of the rectigalia) seem to be conclusive in favour of this and against Rudorff's earlier theory.
Sanctuary arrangements show strong parallels to other regulations in the leges concerning feud and the prosecution of theft.
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Once this is done, each processor parses and lexes its own documents, using conventional programming techniques.
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SAFL source is lexed and parsed into an abstract syntax tree.
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Lexing and parsing do not have to be separated, and there are often convenient .NET methods for extracting information from text in particular formats...
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The 19th and 20th lines of the lex on the tablet (which decree the repeal of the rectigalia) seem to be conclusive in favour of this and against Rudorff's earlier theory.
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Sanctuary arrangements show strong parallels to other regulations in the leges concerning feud and the prosecution of theft.
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Could've got the Beamer. I ain't really want it.[…]Man, I should've got the Lex. Dropped the top on em, I ain't wanna flex. Would've hit your girl, I ain't want the sex.
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In some senses, lex is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.
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