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legal

The correct spelling is legal.

How to pronounce legal

/ˈliː.ɡəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈliː.ɡəl/

Say it like: Leg-al

The correct spelling is legal. The legal department of a company. For example: "Legal wants this in writing."

Usage Examples

Legal wants this in writing.

legal profession

legal precedent

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The legal department of a company.
  2. 2.Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).
  3. 3.A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.
  4. 4.Somebody who immigrated lawfully.

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to the law or to lawyers.
  2. 2.Having its basis in the law.
  3. 3.Being allowed or prescribed by law.
  4. 4.Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
  5. 5.(of paper or document layouts) Measuring 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm) (also legal-size).

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