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Lantern – a typically portable lamp with a transparent case that protects the flame or bulb
Legislation – the law; rules that dictate what must be done (e.g in construction, for safety), and what musn’t be done
Lintol – a horizontal support, across the top of a door or window, made of timber, stone, concrete, or steel