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   legal

   /ˈliːɡl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the law: "the European legal system"
   • ▪ appointed or required by the law: "a legal requirement" Similar judicialjuridicaljurisdictivejudicatoryforensic
   • ▪ recognized by common or statute law, as distinct from equity.
   • ▪ relating to theological legalism.
   • 2. permitted by law: "he claimed that it had all been legal" Similar lawfullegitimatelicitwithin the lawlegalizedvalidpermissiblepermittedallowableallowedabove boardadmissibleacceptableauthorizedsanctionedwarrantedlicensedofficialenforceableconstitutionalstatutorystatutableex cathedrabindingbona fidegenuinerightpropersoundjustfairrightfulde jurehonestuprightinformal:legitkosherOpposite illegalcriminal
   • 3. denoting a size of paper that measures 22 × 35.5 cm (8.5 × 14 inches): US "a yellow legal pad"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘to do with Mosaic law’): from French, or from Latin legalis, from lex, leg- ‘law’. Compare with loyal.

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   LEGAL definition: 1. connected with the law: 2. allowed by the law: 3. used to refer to a standard size of paper in…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of LEGAL is of or relating to law. How to use legal in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Legal.

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   Legal definition: permitted by law; lawful. See examples of LEGAL used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEGAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LEGAL meaning: 1. connected with the law: 2. allowed by the law: 3. used to refer to a standard size of paper in…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEGAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 meanings: 1. established by or founded upon law; lawful 2. of or relating to law 3. recognized, enforceable, or having a.... Click for more definitions.

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   Define legal. legal synonyms, legal pronunciation, legal translation, English dictionary definition of legal. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or concerned with law: legal papers. 2. a. Established or recognized by law: a legal right. b. Authorized by law: the legal owner....

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   Legal means having to do with the law, or following the law. Attorneys work in the legal profession but may not always be so lucky as to find a legal parking spot near their office. A legal scholar is someone who studies law.