Kilo Lingo

/leˈɣal/

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Translation

legal, lawful

Word origin

From Latin legalis ('pertaining to the law'), from lex, legis ('law').

Origin
Latin
Root
legalis
English cognates
legal, legislate

Grammar

Femininelegal
Masc plurallegales
Fem plurallegales

Examples

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We need legal advice before signing.

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That action is not legal in this country.

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My brother is studying to be a legal lawyer.

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The contract has legal force from today.

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They are looking for a legal solution to the family problem.

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This word is part of lesson 28.