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What Does Legal Mean?

Adjective

  • Connected to the law or lawyers.
  • Allowed by the law.
  • Referring to a type of paper that is larger than regular paper.

Noun

  • A type of paper that is 8½ inches wide and 14 inches long.
  • A group in a company that helps with laws and rules.
  • A person who moved to a new country in a way that follows the law.

Legal — Full Explanation

Legal means something that is allowed by the rules or laws. Like when you play a game, there are rules you have to follow, and if you follow them, you are playing legally.

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Legal Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
कानूनी

kanooni

कानूनी

kanooni

कानून

kanoon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Legal

What does 'legal' mean?
The word 'legal' means something that is allowed by the law or rules. For example, if something is legal, it means you can do it without getting in trouble.
How do you pronounce 'legal'?
You pronounce 'legal' like this: LEE-gul.
What is the origin of the word 'legal'?
The word 'legal' comes from the Latin word 'legalis', which means 'pertaining to the law'.
What is the meaning of 'legal' in Bengali?
The word 'legal' in Bengali is 'আইনগত' (Ainagat).