legal
/ˈliːɡl/
CEFR level B1Topic GovernmentWord #2839 in the learning path
法律的；与法律有关的
Definitions
adj. Relating to laws or the system that applies them
法律的；与法律有关的
adj. Allowed by the law
合法的；法律允许的
Example
We sought legal advice before signing the rental agreement.
签订租赁协议前，我们征求了法律意见。
Access to affordable legal services is essential for ensuring that disadvantaged citizens can defend their rights.
让人们获得负担得起的法律服务，对保障弱势公民维护自身权利至关重要。
Collocations
- legal advice
- legal action
- legal rights
- perfectly legal
Word family
- legally (adv.)
- legality (n.)
- illegal (adj.)
- legalise (v.)
Synonyms
- lawful
Antonyms
- illegal
Usage tip
legal可指“法律相关的”，不一定指“合法的”。
FAQ
- What does legal mean?
- Relating to laws or the system that applies them Allowed by the law
- How is legal pronounced?
- UK /ˈliːɡl/, US /ˈliːɡl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
