legal
Translation
legal, lawful
Examples
You should get legal advice before signing.
You should get legal advice before signing.
It is not legal to drive without a license.
It is not legal to drive without a licence.
Grammar Patterns
((legal)) + noun relating to the law - She sought legal advice.
It is ((legal)) ((to-inf)) permitted by law to do (sth.) - It is legal to do that.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lawful, legitimate; Antonyms: illegal, unlawful
Etymology
From Latin 'lex', meaning 'law'.
Memory Tips
Connects to the Latin root 'lex' for law. If it's legal, it follows the law.