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- DictionaryLe·gal/ˈlēɡəl/
adjective
- 1. of, based on, or concerned with the law: "the American legal system"
- 2. permitted by law: "he claimed that it had all been legal"
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noun. ˈlȯ. plural laws. Synonyms of law. 1. a (1) : a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed (see prescribe sense 1a) or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority. (2) : the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules.
Mar 26, 2024 · law, the discipline and profession concerned with the customs, practices, and rules of conduct of a community that are recognized as binding by the community. Enforcement of the body of rules is through a controlling authority. The law is treated in a number of articles.
Britannica Dictionary definition of LEGAL. 1. a : of or relating to the law. She has a lot of legal problems. legal books. a legal adviser/representative. a country's legal system [=the way that laws are made and controlled in a country] b : based on the law. Do you know your legal rights?
Definition of legal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2 days ago · adjective. 1. of, created by, based upon, or authorized by law. 2. in conformity with the positive rules of law; permitted by law. a legal act. 3. that can be enforced in a court of law. legal rights.
