English · Adjectives
legal
/ˈliː.ɡəl/
[/ˈliː.ɡəl/]
lawful, permitted
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Allowed by law; relating to the law.
Example
It is legal to drive at eighteen in most countries around the world.
It is legal to drive at eighteen in most countries around the world.
Etymology
From Latin 'legalis', from 'lex' (law).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in law, business, and government.