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What is the LEGB rule for scope resolution?

Q: What is the LEGB rule for scope resolution?

When you reference a name, Python searches **four nested scopes in order** and uses the **first** match — **LEGB**: B — Built-in (print, len, range...) G — Global (module level) E — Enclosing (outer function) L — Local current function body <marker id='py-legb-ar' markerWidth='9' markerHeight='9' refX='7' ref

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PYThe same name resolved at each LEGB level

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