{"id":1578,"date":"2024-05-01T09:22:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T09:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=1578"},"modified":"2024-05-01T09:26:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T09:26:06","slug":"legion","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/legion\/","title":{"rendered":"Legion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the story of the demon-possessed <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Man&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Man &amp;quot;Man&amp;quot; is a term that can have various meanings depending on the context. It is most commonly used to refer to an adult human male. However, in a broader sense, it can also be used to refer to any human, regardless of sex or age, especially in the context of humanity as a whole.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/man\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>man<\/a> in the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bible&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Bible&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Primary Definition:&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sacred Text of the Ancient Israelites:&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; The Bible is a compilation of sacred scriptures that originate from the ancient Israelites, descendants of Shem, specifically through the lineage of Judah. It serves as the foundational text for both Christianity and Judaism, but its roots lie in the beliefs, laws, and narratives of the Israelites. The Bible comprises the Old Testament and New Testament, though it has undergone numerous adaptations and reinterpretations over time, diverging in some respects from its(...)The &amp;quot;Bible&amp;quot; is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures in Christianity and Judaism. It is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament, which is accepted by both religions and contains books like Genesis, Exodus, and Isaiah; and the New Testament, which is specific to Christianity and includes the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in books like the Gospels, Acts, and Revelation. The Bible is considered the inspired word of God by believers and is used for worship, guidance, and religious study.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/bible\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>Bible<\/a>, the <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Evil&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Evil &amp;quot;Evil&amp;quot; is a term used to describe actions, behaviors, events, or entities that are considered morally wrong, harmful, malicious, or causing suffering and misfortune. It often refers to violations of moral or ethical principles, and is generally associated with intentional wrongdoing or harm. The concept of evil can vary greatly depending on cultural, religious, philosophical, or personal beliefs.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/evil\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>evil<\/a> spirits themselves say their name is Legion [Mark 5:9]. This doesn&rsquo;<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;T&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; T The term &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; can have various meanings depending on the context. Here are a few possible definitions:\n\n1. In mathematics, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; is often used as a variable or placeholder.\n2. In physics, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; is the symbol for Tesla, a unit of magnetic field strength.\n3. In genetics, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; stands for Thymine, one of the four bases in DNA.\n4. In clothing, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; often stands for &amp;quot;T-shirt&amp;quot;.\n5. In communication, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; is the abbreviation for the word &amp;quot;Time&amp;quot;.\n6. In medicine, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; can stand for Temperature.\n7. In phonetic alphabet, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; stands for Tango.\n8. In internet slang, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; can stand for &amp;quot;Truth&amp;quot;.\n\nWithout more specific context, it&#039;s hard to provide a more precise definition.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/t\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>t<\/a> necessarily mean it&rsquo;<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;S&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; S The term &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; can have a variety of meanings depending on the context. Here are few possibilities:\n\n1. In mathematics, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; could represent a variable in an equation.\n2. In physics, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; often stands for entropy, a measure of the randomness or disorder within a system.\n3. In finance, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; can stand for stock.\n4. In chemistry, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; represents the element Sulfur on the periodic table.\n5. In grammar, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; is often used as an abbreviation for singular.\n6. In music, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; can stand for soprano, the highest female voice part.\n7. In geometry, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; could represent the surface area of a three-dimensional figure.\n8. In a clothing size, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; stands for small.\n\nWithout more specific context, it&#039;s difficult to provide a precise definition.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/s\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>s<\/a> their individual name, but rather <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;A&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; A &amp;quot;A&amp;quot; is the first letter of the English alphabet. It can also be used as an indefinite article in English language, referring to a non-specific object or objects, or it can represent a certain quantity or measure. In mathematics, &amp;quot;A&amp;quot; is often used as a variable. The meaning of &amp;quot;A&amp;quot; can vary depending on its context.&lt;\/div&gt;\"  href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/a\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>a<\/a> collective one signifying their vast number.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the story of the demon-possessed <a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Man&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Man &amp;quot;Man&amp;quot; is a term that can have various meanings depending on the context. It is most commonly used to refer to an adult human male. However, in a broader sense, it can also be used to refer to any human, regardless of sex or age, especially in the context of humanity as a whole.&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/man\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">man<\/a> in the <a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Bible&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Bible&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Primary Definition:&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; \t&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Sacred Text of the Ancient Israelites:&amp;lt;\/strong&amp;gt; The Bible is a compilation of sacred scriptures that originate from the ancient Israelites, descendants of Shem, specifically through the lineage of Judah. It serves as the foundational text for both Christianity and Judaism, but its roots lie in the beliefs, laws, and narratives of the Israelites. The Bible comprises the Old Testament and New Testament, though it has undergone numerous adaptations and reinterpretations over time, diverging in some respects from its(...)The &amp;quot;Bible&amp;quot; is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures in Christianity and Judaism. It is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament, which is accepted by both religions and contains books like Genesis, Exodus, and Isaiah; and the New Testament, which is specific to Christianity and includes the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in books like the Gospels, Acts, and Revelation. The Bible is considered the inspired word of God by believers and is used for worship, guidance, and religious study.&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/bible\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Bible<\/a>, the <a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Evil&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Evil &amp;quot;Evil&amp;quot; is a term used to describe actions, behaviors, events, or entities that are considered morally wrong, harmful, malicious, or causing suffering and misfortune. It often refers to violations of moral or ethical principles, and is generally associated with intentional wrongdoing or harm. The concept of evil can vary greatly depending on cultural, religious, philosophical, or personal beliefs.&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/evil\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">evil<\/a> spirits themselves say their name is Legion [Mark 5:9]. This doesn&rsquo;<a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;T&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; T The term &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; can have various meanings depending on the context. Here are a few possible definitions:\n\n1. In mathematics, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; is often used as a variable or placeholder.\n2. In physics, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; is the symbol for Tesla, a unit of magnetic field strength.\n3. In genetics, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; stands for Thymine, one of the four bases in DNA.\n4. In clothing, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; often stands for &amp;quot;T-shirt&amp;quot;.\n5. In communication, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; is the abbreviation for the word &amp;quot;Time&amp;quot;.\n6. In medicine, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; can stand for Temperature.\n7. In phonetic alphabet, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; stands for Tango.\n8. In internet slang, &amp;quot;T&amp;quot; can stand for &amp;quot;Truth&amp;quot;.\n\nWithout more specific context, it's hard to provide a more precise definition.&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/t\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">t<\/a> necessarily mean it&rsquo;<a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;S&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; S The term &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; can have a variety of meanings depending on the context. Here are few possibilities:\n\n1. In mathematics, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; could represent a variable in an equation.\n2. In physics, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; often stands for entropy, a measure of the randomness or disorder within a system.\n3. In finance, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; can stand for stock.\n4. In chemistry, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; represents the element Sulfur on the periodic table.\n5. In grammar, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; is often used as an abbreviation for singular.\n6. In music, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; can stand for soprano, the highest female voice part.\n7. In geometry, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; could represent the surface area of a three-dimensional figure.\n8. In a clothing size, &amp;quot;S&amp;quot; stands for small.\n\nWithout more specific context, it's difficult to provide a precise definition.&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/s\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">s<\/a> their individual name, but rather <a class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;A&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; A &amp;quot;A&amp;quot; is the first letter of the English alphabet. It can also be used as an indefinite article in English language, referring to a non-specific object or objects, or it can represent a certain quantity or measure. In mathematics, &amp;quot;A&amp;quot; is often used as a variable. The meaning of &amp;quot;A&amp;quot; can vary depending on its context.&lt;\/div&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/commonlawdictionary.com\/index.php\/glossary\/a\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">a<\/a> collective one signifying their vast number.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"glossary-categories":[],"glossary-tags":[],"glossary-languages":[],"class_list":["post-1578","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"post_title":"Legion","post_content":"In the story of the demon-possessed man in the Bible, the evil spirits themselves say their name is Legion [Mark 5:9]. 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