Looking for the meaning of the word LEGAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LEGAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Legal
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘to do with Mosaic law’): from French, or from Latin legalis, from lex, leg- ‘law’. Compare with loyal
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈliːɡl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to the law
Short Definition:relating to law
Examples:- the European legal system
Definition:
permitted by law
Short Definition:permitted by law
Examples:- he claimed that it had all been legal
Definition:
denoting a size of paper that measures 22 × 35.5 cm (8.5 × 14 inches)
Short Definition:denoting size of paper that measures 22 × 35.5 cm
Examples:- a yellow legal pad
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