/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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