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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.

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

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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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   Law Dictionary. Search more than 10,000 legal words and phrases for clear definitions written in plain language. An easy-to-understand guide to the language of law from the dictionary experts at Merriam-Webster.

7. dictionary.justia.com › legallegal Definition, Meaning & Usage | Justia Legal Dictionary

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   Definitions of "legal" Refers to anything related to or concerning law ; Pertains to any action or condition that is underpinned by the authority of the law ; Concerns activities or objects that comply with the requirements of the law ; Describes a status or condition that is recognized or validated by law

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