Meaning & Definition of Legal in English
English⟶
Legal
/ligəl/
adjective
1. Established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
synonym:
- legal
2. Of or relating to jurisprudence
- "Legal loophole"
synonym:
- legal
3. Having legal efficacy or force
- "A sound title to the property"
synonym:
- legal,
- sound,
- effectual
4. Relating to or characteristic of the profession of law
- "The legal profession"
synonym:
- legal
5. Allowed by official rules
- "A legal pass receiver"
synonym:
- legal
Examples of using
I thought you were Tom's legal guardian.
Same-sex marriage is legal here.
It's perfectly legal.