What does "legal" mean?

The legal department of a company or organization.

Legal

Common synonyms include: acceptable, actionable, adjective of evidence, administrative, admiralty, admissible.

/ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj, name, noun, slang

adj, name, noun, slang ·Very common ·Middle school level

Noun

1
The legal department of a company or organization. informal, uncountable
"Legal wants this in writing."
2
A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc. countable
3
One who immigrated lawfully. US, countable, informal
4
A paper sheet or document measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 14 inches (216 × 356 mm). Canada, US, uncountable

Adjective

1
Relating to the law or to lawyers.
"legal profession"
2
Having its basis in the law.
"legal precedent"
3
Being established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.
"legal motion"
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."
5
Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age. informal
""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."

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6
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[…]"
7
Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 14 inches (216 × 356 mm). Canada, US
8
Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm). Philippines

Adjective

Proper Noun

"Your conduct is perfectly legal."

Etymology 1

Learned borrowing from Latin lēgālis (“legal”), from lēx (“law”). Doublet of loyal and leal.

Etymology 2

Named in honour of Bishop Émile-Joseph Legal.