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   legal

   /ˈliːɡl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to the law: "the European legal system"
   • ▪ appointed or required by the law: "a legal requirement" Similar judicialjuridicaljurisdictivejudicatoryforensic
   • ▪ recognized by common or statute law, as distinct from equity.
   • ▪ relating to theological legalism.
   • 2. permitted by law: "he claimed that it had all been legal" Similar lawfullegitimatelicitwithin the lawlegalizedvalidpermissiblepermittedallowableallowedabove boardadmissibleacceptableauthorizedsanctionedwarrantedlicensedofficialenforceableconstitutionalstatutorystatutableex cathedrabindingbona fidegenuinerightpropersoundjustfairrightfulde jurehonestuprightinformal:legitkosherOpposite illegalcriminal
   • 3. denoting a size of paper that measures 22 × 35.5 cm (8.5 × 14 inches): US "a yellow legal pad"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘to do with Mosaic law’): from French, or from Latin legalis, from lex, leg- ‘law’. Compare with loyal.

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › rule-of-lawRule of law | Definition, Implications, Significance, & Facts

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   Jul 1, 2024 · rule of law, the mechanism, process, institution, practice, or norm that supports the equality of all citizens before the law, secures a nonarbitrary form of government, and more generally prevents the arbitrary use of power.

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     junta, (Spanish: “meeting”), committee or administrative...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rule_of_lawRule of law - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Formalist definitions of the rule of law do not make a judgment about the "justness" of law itself, but define specific procedural attributes that a legal framework must have in order to be in compliance with the rule of law.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LawyerLawyer - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · A lawyer is a person who practices law. The role of a lawyer varies greatly, across different legal jurisdictions. A lawyer can be classified as an advocate, attorney, barrister, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, solicitor, legal executive, and public servant — with each role having different functions and privileges. [1] .

5. legalvision.com.au › what-is-a-legal-contractWhat is a Legal Contract? | LegalVision

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Legal contracts are a central building block of Australia’s legal system, and many people enter into contracts every day without knowing it. From hiring a babysitter to buying a coffee to shopping at a supermarket, we enter into contracts all the time.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › legal-professionLegal profession | History, Jobs, Characteristics, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Legal profession, vocation that is based on expertise in the law and in its applications. Although there are other ways of defining the profession, this simple definition may be best, despite the fact that in some countries there are several professions and even some occupations (e.g., police.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › criminal-lawCriminal law | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 13, 2024 · Criminal law, the body of law that defines criminal offenses, regulates the apprehension, charging, and trial of suspected persons, and fixes penalties and modes of treatment applicable to convicted offenders. Learn more about the principles and types of criminal law in this article.

8. uk.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentLegal and ethical standards: what's the difference? - Indeed

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Legal standards are the rules, codes, procedures, decrees, orders and administrative resolutions that a governing body sets for specific communities to follow. For example, a country's government sets rules and regulations that they require all citizens to abide by, and failure to comply can result in a fine, court order or jail time.