Meaning
Legal means something that is allowed by the law.
💡 Don't confuse "legal" with "illegal," which means not allowed by law.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sam
is
signing
a
small
contract
for
a
flat
in
the
city
.
He
reads
the
paper
slowly
to
make
sure
everything
is
legal
and
clear
.
The
agent
explains
the
dates
and
the
cost
,
and
Sam
asks
a
few
simple
questions
about
the
rules
.
He
thinks
about
his
money
and
checks
the
move
-
in
date
again
.
After
he
understands
,
he
signs
the
contract
and
keeps
a
copy
for
his
files
.
Common Phrases
legal advice
legal document
legal rights
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