Zakonny
Zakonny is a transliterated form used in discussions of Slavic languages to denote an adjective meaning legal, lawful, or legitimate. The precise sense varies by language, but in general it describes something that conforms to law or is recognized by law, and in some contexts can also mean legitimate in the sense of being officially recognized or rightful.
In Russian, the form законный (zakonny) commonly means lawful or legitimate. For example, законный владелец translates as a lawful
Etymologically, zakonny derives from the Slavic root zakon- meaning “law,” augmented by a typical adjectival suffix
Usage notes and distinctions: while all these languages connect zakonny to the law, there can be nuance
Beyond linguistic discussion, zakonny is not commonly used as an English word. It may, however, appear in
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