What is the meaning of legal?

adjective

  • Established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules.
  • Of or relating to jurisprudence.
    • usage: "legal loophole"
  • Having legal efficacy or force.
    • usage: "a sound title to the property"
  • Relating to or characteristic of the profession of law.
    • usage: "the legal profession"
  • Allowed by official rules.
    • usage: "a legal pass receiver"
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