legal

English

/ˈliː.ɡəl/, /ˈliɡəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Relating to the law or to lawyers.
  • Having its basis in the law.
  • Being allowed or prescribed by law.
  • (informal) Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
  • (US) (of paper or document layouts) Measuring 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm) (also legal-size).

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin lēgālis (legal).

Origin

Latin

lēgālis

Gloss

legal

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