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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.

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   Need synonyms for legal? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Contexts . . Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules. Appointed or required by the law. Performed fairly according to the rules. Of authentic origin, especially officially or by law. Free from blame, guilt or censure.

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   Synonyms for LEGAL: lawful, legitimate, licit, admissible, allowable, statutory, constitutional, authorized; Antonyms for LEGAL: illegal, unlawful, prohibited, illegal, illegitimate, unlawful, wrong, illicit.

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   legal. WordReference English Thesaurus © 2024. Sense: Adjective: lawful. Synonyms: lawful, legitimate, licit, statutory, permissible, allowed, within the law, legit (informal), kosher (informal), straight, authorized, authorised (UK), rightful, permitted, sanctioned. Antonyms:

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   of or relating to law or to legal rights and obligations. lawful, legitimate, licit. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law. ratified, sanctioned. formally approved and invested with legal authority. statutory. prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute. sub judice.