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Lexivate 

To use the law to hinder innovation. Also, informally, to innovate through legal proceeding rather than through creative thinking.

From Latin “lex,” meaning law + French “novre,” to make new (see innovate word roots).

Loosely synonymous with "lixiviate"; to extract one substance from another.
HBO is trying to lexivate a new way to distribute their broadcasts. They are getting all over Sling Box because it is somewhat successful.
Lexivate by Jaymes E W May 10, 2006
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Lexivate 

To use the law to hinder innovation. Also, informally, to innovate through legal proceeding rather than through creative thinking.

From Latin “lex,” meaning law + French “novre,” to make new (see innovate word roots).

Loosely synonymous with "lixiviate"; to extract one substance from another.
HBO is trying to lexivate a new way to distribute their broadcasts. They are getting all over Sling Box because it is somewhat successful.
Lexivate by Jaymes WIlliams May 8, 2006
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lexicate 

v. to invent new words

n. lexicater- one who lexicates.
Hope: What are you up to Missy?

Missy: Tonight, I'm gonna contemplate and lexicate.

Hope: Cool. Did you think of any new ones yet?

Missy: Yeah, 'pressert'... dessert before dinner!

Hope: Nice!
lexicate by lexicate March 8, 2010