legal

/ˈliːɡəl/
adjective
  1. Allowed or required by law.
    • It is legal to drive a car at age 16 in most states.
    • The company must follow all legal requirements for safety.
    • She hired a lawyer to make sure her business was legal.
  2. Relating to the law or lawyers.
    • He works in the legal department of a large bank.
    • The judge made a legal decision based on the evidence.
    • They need legal advice before signing the contract.
noun
  1. A person who is allowed to stay in a country because of official permission.
    • Many legals work in agriculture during harvest season.
    • She is a legal resident of Canada.
    • The government granted legal status to thousands of refugees.
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