Definition of “legal” - English Dictionary

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“legal” in English

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legaladjective

uk ​ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ us ​ /ˈliː.ɡəl/

Idiom(s)

make legal history

(Definition of “legal” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“legal” in American English

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legaladjective [ not gradable ]

us ​ /ˈli·ɡəl/

› connected with or allowed by the law:

the legal profession
the legal right to vote
legally
adverb us ​ /ˈli·ɡə·li/

›

The contract is legally binding.

(Definition of “legal” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“legal” in Business English

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legaladjective

uk ​ /ˈliːɡəl/ us ​ LAW

› connected with the system of law within a country or area:

The department is seeking legal advice on the permitted development rule.
There isn't a formal legal agreement that binds us together as a company.
a legal battle/dispute Two years of legal battles and delay sent the project's cost spiraling.
legal fees

› allowed by law:

The report fails to make a distinction between legal and illegal immigrants.
Regulators are reviewing the purchase to make sure it is legal.

(Definition of “legal” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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