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   Le·gal

   /ˈlēɡəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of, based on, or concerned with the law: "the American legal system"
   • ▪ appointed or required by the law: "a legal requirement" Similar judicialjuridicaljurisdictivejudicatoryforensic
   • ▪ recognized by common or statutory 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. (of paper) measuring 8 ½ by 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.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.merriam-webster.com · dictionary · legalLegal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. juristopedia.com · law-definitionLaw: Definition, Sources of Law, Principles and Functions of Law

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   Dec 1, 2023 · At its essence, the law is a system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate conduct, ensuring order, justice, and predictability within a society.

4. www.dictionary.com · browse · legalLEGAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

5. dictionary.cambridge.org · dictionary · englishLEGAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. www.britannica.com · dictionary · legalLegal Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   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?

9. dictionary.justia.com · legallegal Definition, Meaning & Usage | Justia Legal Dictionary

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   Refers to concepts or processes recognized by or effective under the principles of law, as opposed to the principles of equity. Associated with the professional practice or practitioners of law. Concerns the academic study or research of law. How to use "legal" in a sentence.

10. legaldictionary.io · lawLegal Definition of law | The Global Legal Lexicon

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    Legal definitions serve as the cornerstone of legal interpretation, providing clarity and precision within legal texts, statutes, and regulations. A well-crafted legal definition ensures uniform understanding and application of law, which is critical in the administration of justice.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · us · definitionlegal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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    Definition of legal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.