Sekirov Dictionary

legal

/ˈliː.ɡəl/

adjective 6
noun 5
forms 3
phrases 2

adjective6

connected with the law or with the work of lawyers
Having its basis in the law.
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Being established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.
- In South Africa, it’s still legal to “trophy hunt” the white rhino, which [Anna] Merz and others find reprehensible. — 1992
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Following the rules or syntax of a system, such as a game or a programming language.
- If you have no legal move, but are not in check the game is a draw.
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(slang, offensive) Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
- "Is she even legal? Shame on you, diddlin' a girl too young to buy beer. You being a church deacon and all." If looks could kill, Dale would be dead. — 2012
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(US, informal) Permitting the use and/or sale of cannabis; in which cannabis is lawful.
- Whether you're interested in opening a retail marijuana store in a legal state or if you're interested in investing in someone or a company, which is operating in a legal state, there are[…] — 2016

noun5

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(informal) The legal department of a company or organization.
- Legal wants this in writing.
(US, Canada) Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 14 inches (216 × 356 mm).
(Philippines) Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm).
(US, informal) One who immigrated lawfully.
A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.

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