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legal

The word “legal” has 2 syllables: le-gal

It's pronounced as /ˈliɡəl/

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In the thesaurus, “legal” has 31 synonyms and 38 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for legal along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for legal

Antonyms for legal

Meanings of legal

  • noun
    1. The legal department of a company.
    2. Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).
    3. A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.
    4. Somebody who immigrated lawfully.
  • adjective
    1. Relating to the law or to lawyers.
    2. Having its basis in the law.
    3. Being allowed or prescribed by law.
    4. Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
    5. (of paper or document layouts) Measuring 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm) (also legal-size).

Example Sentences

  • He needed legal advice before signing the contract.
  • The new policy raised several legal concerns.
  • She studied legal documents late into the night.
  • They questioned whether his actions were truly legal.
  • The company hired a team of legal experts to handle the case.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to legal, such as: allowable, authorized, bad, banned, clean, constitutional, corrupt.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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