Legal: meaning, definitions and examples
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legal
[ ˈliːɡ(ə)l ]
system
Permitted by law; lawful. Relating to the law or to lawyers
Synonyms
authorized, lawful, legitimate
Examples of usage
- The company has taken legal advice
- It is perfectly legal to own a gun in this country
system
A person who is studying or practising law; a lawyer
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She's a legal professional
- The legal will be representing the defendant in court
documents
The legal department of a company or organization
Synonyms
legal counsel, legal department, legal team
Examples of usage
- The legal is reviewing the contract
- You need to get approval from the legal before proceeding
Translations
Translations of the word "legal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 legal
🇮🇳 कानूनी
🇩🇪 legal
🇮🇩 hukum
🇺🇦 законний
🇵🇱 legalny
🇯🇵 合法的 (ごうほうてき)
🇫🇷 légal
🇪🇸 legal
🇹🇷 yasal
🇰🇷 합법적인
🇸🇦 قانوني
🇨🇿 legální
🇸🇰 legálny
🇨🇳 合法的 (héfǎ de)
🇸🇮 zakonit
🇮🇸 löglegt
🇰🇿 заңды
🇬🇪 კანონიერი
🇦🇿 qanuni
🇲🇽 legal
Etymology
The word 'legal' originated from the Latin word 'legalis', which means 'related to the law'. It has been used in English since the 15th century. The concept of legality and the need for legal systems have been present throughout human history, with early civilizations developing rules and regulations to govern behavior. The modern legal system has evolved to ensure justice, protection of rights, and maintenance of order in society.
See also: leg, legacy, legatee, legation, legend, legible, legs.