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      legal
      noun
      (uncountable, informal) The legal department of a company or organization.
      (countable, informal, US) One who immigrated lawfully.
      (uncountable, Canada, US) A paper sheet or document measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 14 inches (216 × 356 mm).
      (countable) A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.
      A town in Alberta, Canada.
      adjective
      Relating to the law or to lawyers.
      Having its basis in the law.
      Being established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.
      (informal) Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
      Permitting the use and/or sale of cannabis; in which cannabis is lawful.
      (Canada, US) 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).
      Following the rules or syntax of a system, such as a game or a programming language.
      Roots
      lexleg- · Latin · law
      Synonyms for legal
      juridicaladjjusticiableadjjudicialadjlawfuladjstatutoryadj
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