Definition Legal

English vocabulary and translations (See all our English vocabulary translation)

legal: lawful, allowed by official rules, permitted by law
adjective

illegal: against the law, illicit, rule-breaking
adjective

"Lawyer : Uh, Mr. Capone, for legal purposes, I'd like you to refrain from using the term "gangster" to describe yourself."
"These records are legal documents and Bruno insisted that this laboratory comply with regulations."
"For legal purposes, we deny everything."
"Luna : First, I have to inform you of your legal right to remain silent, or to respond in writing to this meeting once it's over."
"The information presented within my self-published book is not strictly speaking "legal" or "admissible" in a court of law."
"This can become a serious problem when we consider that candidates may have legal grounds to sue the company who interviewed them for compensation due to discrimination."
"The placement lasts three months, and the working week is the legal 45 hours."
"Now, I have to inform you of your legal right to remain silent, or to respond in writing to this meeting once it is over."
"Downloads should stay free and legal."
"The Delavigne Corporation wishes to protect its staff as well as itself from any legal problems which might result from mishandled terminations."

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