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- [lee-guh l]
- /ˈli gəl/
- /ˈliːɡl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-guh l]
- /ˈli gəl/
Definitions of legal word
- adjective legal permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal. 1
- adjective legal of or relating to law; connected with the law or its administration: the legal profession. 1
- adjective legal appointed, established, or authorized by law; deriving authority from law. 1
- adjective legal recognized by law rather than by equity. 1
- adjective legal of, relating to, or characteristic of the profession of law or of lawyers: a legal mind. 1
- adjective legal Theology. of or relating to the Mosaic Law. of or relating to the doctrine that salvation is gained by good works rather than through free grace. 1
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Origin of legal
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; < Latin lēgālis of the law, equivalent to lēg- (stem of lēx) law + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Legal
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
legal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for legal
adj legal
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
- statutory — of, relating to, or of the nature of a statute.
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
- legitimate — according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner.
adjective legal
- permissible — that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
- permitted — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- authorised — Alternative spelling of authorized.
- aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
- official — a person appointed or elected to an office or charged with certain duties.
Antonyms for legal
adj legal
- unacceptable — capable or worthy of being accepted.
- illegal — forbidden by law or statute.
- illegitimate — born of parents who are not married to each other; born out of wedlock: an illegitimate child.
- unlawful — not lawful; contrary to law; illegal.
- illicit — not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
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