B1adjectivelaw
US/ˈliː.ɡəl/
UK/ˈliː.ɡəl/
allowed by the law, or connected with the law
In context
Is it legal to ride an electric scooter on the pavement here?
If the landlord refuses to return your deposit, you can take legal action.
She asked a lawyer for legal advice before signing the contract.
Words that go with legal
adjective + noun
- legal actionThe company threatened legal action against the website.
- legal adviceYou should get legal advice before you buy land.
- legal systemEvery country has its own legal system.
- legal ageThe legal age for drinking alcohol is eighteen here.
- legal requirementWearing a helmet is a legal requirement for motorbike riders.
adverb + adjective
- perfectly legalWhat he did was rude, but perfectly legal.