Meaning & use
legal
Permitted or established by law; relating to the law.
See it in a sentence
It is not legal to drive without a valid license in most countries.
She sought legal advice before signing the contract.
A note on using this word
"Legal" describes what the law allows, while "legitimate" more broadly implies fairness even outside strict legal rules.
Words with a similar meaning
lawfulpermitted
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Words with an opposite meaning
illegal
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