A.relating to laws, αἴτια, title of work by Democritus; resting on law, “ἤθη” Pl.Lg.625a; conventional, ν. δίκαιον, opp. φυσικόν, Arist.EN1134b20; ν. φιλία, opp. ἠθική, ib. 1162b23. Adv. -κῶς after the manner of law, i.e. in a broad, general way, Id.Pol.1341b31.
2. forensic, “μάχαι” Ep.Tit.3.9; ἀγῶνες, opp. λογικοί, ἠθικοί, Philostr.VS1.22.1; relating to points of law (opp. matters of fact), στάσις, ζήτημα, Hermog.Stat.2,3; ν. ὀνόματα law-terms, Id.Meth.2; “τὰ ν.” law matters, Phld.Rh.1.37 S., Plu.Cic.26. Adv. “-κῶς” by legal process, Id.2.533b.