ancient lights
an·cient lights
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [eyn-shuh nt lahyts]
- /ˈeɪn ʃənt laɪts/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [eyn-shuh nt lahyts]
- /ˈeɪn ʃənt laɪts/
Definitions of ancient lights words
- noun ancient lights the legal right to receive, by a particular window or windows, adequate and unobstructed daylight 3
- noun ancient lights (law) The right, based in English common law, of a property owner to retain an accustomed, unobstructed view and satisfactory illumination from his or her window(s), restricting nearby construction which would obstruct such a view or such illumination; the window(s) providing such an accustomed view or satisfactory illumination. 0
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Parts of speech for Ancient lights
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ancient lights popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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