"legisign" meaning in All languages combined

See legisign on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: legisigns [plural]
Etymology: From legal and sign. Head templates: {{en-noun}} legisign (plural legisigns)
  1. (Peircean semiotics) A sign that consists in a general idea, norm, or law. Wikipedia link: legisign Categories (topical): Semiotics
    Sense id: en-legisign-en-noun-s2dfKQ~y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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