legal

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Relating to the law or to lawyers.

   • legal profession
2. 2

   Having its basis in the law.

   • legal precedent
3. 3

   Being established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.

   • legal motion
   • In South Africa, it’s still legal to “trophy hunt” the white rhino, which [Anna] Merz and others find reprehensible.
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   1. 4

      Following the rules or syntax of a system, such as a game or a programming language.

      • If you have no legal move, but are not in check the game is a draw.
      • Programming languages are designed so that each legal program has exactly one meaning
   2. 5

      Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.

      • "Is she even legal? Shame on you, diddlin' a girl too young to buy beer. You being a church deacon and all." If looks could kill, Dale would be dead.
      • "Is she even legal? She looks like a minor." Elias whispers back, "Of course. I checked her passport. She's 20. What do you take me for? Be nice. I like her." I immediately smile at the girl behind Elias,[…]
   3. 6

      Permitting the use and/or sale of cannabis

      Permitting the use and/or sale of cannabis; in which cannabis is lawful.

      • Whether you're interested in opening a retail marijuana store in a legal state or if you're interested in investing in someone or a company, which is operating in a legal state, there are[…]
      • [Because] marijuana is still a federally illegal drug, using the drug in a child's presence, even in a legal state, could thus be construed as child abuse.
   4. 7

      The legal department of a company or organization.

      • Legal wants this in writing.
   5. 8

      A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.

   6. 9

      One who immigrated lawfully.

   7. 10

      Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 14 inches (216 × 356 mm).

   8. 11

      Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm).

   9. 12

      A town in Alberta, Canada.

The neighborhood