2syllables
legal
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Definitions oflegal
1noun
- The legal department of a company.
Example: "Legal wants this in writing."
- Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).
- A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.
- Somebody who immigrated lawfully.
1adjective
- Relating to the law or to lawyers.
Example: "legal profession"
- Having its basis in the law.
Example: "legal precedent"
- Being allowed or prescribed by law.
Example: "legal motion"
- Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
- (of paper or document layouts) Measuring 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm) (also legal-size).
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