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It is legal to cross when the walk sign is on.
What does Legal mean?
Legal means allowed by official rules or laws.
Dictionary definition
Allowed by official rules or laws.
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The class discussed legal rules for using online images.
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A legal agreement should be clear, fair, and understood by the people involved.
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WordLegal.
Partadjective.
MeaningLegal means allowed by official rules or laws.
ExampleExample: It is legal to cross when the walk sign is on.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
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- lee · guhl
- Strongest beat
- lee
- Ending
- guhl
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- Put a little extra energy on lee.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
illegalnot allowed by law
forbiddennot allowed
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Word family
Legal word family
Base word
legal
adjective
legal
Base form.
adverb
legally
In a way allowed by law.
adjective
illegal
Not allowed by law.
noun
legality
The state of being legal.
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Legal means allowed by official rules or laws.
Common mix-up
Legal is not the same as illegal. Legal means legal means allowed by official rules or laws.
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