legal

1 of 1adjective

/ˈliɡəl/

1

related to the law or the legal system

B2

She works as a legal assistant in a law firm, helping with research and paperwork.
The defendant sought legal advice before the trial.
Legal proceedings were initiated to resolve the dispute.
The company's legal team reviewed the contract before signing.
Legal aid organizations provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals.

2

authorized according to the law and official regulations

B1

The court ruled that the search conducted by law enforcement was legal.
The contract was deemed legal as it complied with all terms and conditions outlined in the official rules set forth by the regulatory authority.
The attorney advised the client to proceed with the transaction, assuring them that it was legal.
The judge dismissed the case, confirming that the defendant's actions were legal within the state's official rules.

3

established by law or official rules and having legal force or effect

Marriage is a legal contract.
The agreement has legal standing.
The contract is legal and binding.
Copyright provides legal protection for authors.
They took legal action to enforce the agreement.

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4

relating to the study, principles, or system of law

He attended a legal seminar on constitutional theory.
The course covers legal concepts in depth.
She specializes in legal philosophy.
Students debated various legal principles.
The lecture focused on legal ethics.