prelegal

le·gal

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Definitions of prelegal word

adjective prelegal permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal. 1
adjective prelegal of or relating to law; connected with the law or its administration: the legal profession. 1
adjective prelegal appointed, established, or authorized by law; deriving authority from law. 1
adjective prelegal recognized by law rather than by equity. 1
adjective prelegal of, relating to, or characteristic of the profession of law or of lawyers: a legal mind. 1
adjective prelegal 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

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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exclamation

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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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