legal

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/ˈliː.ɡəl/ English

Definitions

noun

The legal department of a company.“Legal wants this in writing.”
Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).
A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.
Somebody who immigrated lawfully.

adjective

Relating to the law or to lawyers.“legal profession”
Having its basis in the law.“legal precedent”
Being allowed or prescribed by law.“legal motion”
Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.

Related words

Synonyms

jural juristic judicial statutory sub judice lawful legitimate eligible valid sound ineligible licit ratified sanctioned jurisprudence law

Antonyms

illegal undocumented banned contraband disallowed forbidden outlawed unlawful back-alley black-market underage

Associated

counsel tender profession proceedings lawyers adviser entity litigation fees advice disputes framework

Rhymes

regal eagle illegal extralegal paralegal spread eagle beagle megal bald eagle golden eagle

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