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Legal

noun
/ˈliː.ɡəl/
Word Frequency: 70.1

Definitions

1.nounThe legal department of a company.
"Legal wants this in writing."
2.nounPaper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).
3.nounA spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.
4.nounSomebody who immigrated lawfully.
5.adjectiveRelating to the law or to lawyers.
"legal profession"
6.adjectiveHaving its basis in the law.
"legal precedent"
7.adjectiveBeing allowed or prescribed by law.
"legal motion"
8.adjectiveAbove the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
9.adjective(of paper or document layouts) Measuring 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm) (also legal-size).

Synonyms

juraljuristicjudicialstatutorysub judicelawfullegitimateeligiblevalidsoundineligiblelicit

Antonyms

illegalundocumentedbannedcontrabanddisallowedforbiddenoutlawedunlawfulback-alleyblack-marketunderage

Rhymes With

regaleagleillegalextralegalparalegalspread eaglebeaglemegal
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