Legal document: meaning, definitions and examples

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legal document

 

[ ˈliːɡ(ə)l ˈdɒkjʊmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

official paper

A legal document is an official paper that contains the terms of a contract, agreement, or other legal arrangement. It is typically signed by all parties involved and serves as proof of the agreement's existence and terms.

Synonyms

agreement, contract, official paper

Examples of usage

  • It is important to review the legal document before signing it.
  • The legal document outlined the responsibilities of each party involved in the agreement.
Context #2 | Noun

formal written statement

A legal document can also refer to a formal written statement that is used in court proceedings or other legal matters. It often contains evidence, arguments, or legal opinions related to a case.

Synonyms

court document, formal statement, legal paper

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer submitted a legal document to support their client's case.
  • The legal document presented in court provided crucial information for the trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "legal document" in other languages:

🇵🇹 documento legal

🇮🇳 कानूनी दस्तावेज़

🇩🇪 Rechtsdokument

🇮🇩 dokumen hukum

🇺🇦 юридичний документ

🇵🇱 dokument prawny

🇯🇵 法的文書 (ほうてきぶんしょ)

🇫🇷 document juridique

🇪🇸 documento legal

🇹🇷 yasal belge

🇰🇷 법적 문서 (법률 문서)

🇸🇦 وثيقة قانونية

🇨🇿 právní dokument

🇸🇰 právny dokument

🇨🇳 法律文件 (fǎlǜ wénjiàn)

🇸🇮 pravni dokument

🇮🇸 lagalegur skjal

🇰🇿 құқықтық құжат

🇬🇪 იურიდიული დოკუმენტი

🇦🇿 hüquqi sənəd

🇲🇽 documento legal

Word origin

The term 'legal document' originated from the Latin word 'legalis,' meaning 'related to the law,' and the Middle English word 'document,' meaning 'a piece of evidence or written record.' Legal documents have been used throughout history to establish legal rights, obligations, and agreements between parties.