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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 › criminal-lawCriminal law | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · 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.

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

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   2 days ago · The idea of Rule of Law is often regarded as a modern iteration of the ideas of ancient Greek philosophers who argued that the best form of government was rule by the best men. [42] Plato advocated a benevolent monarchy ruled by an idealized philosopher king, who was above the law. [42]

4. www.britannica.com › topic › court-lawCourt | Definition, Functions, Structure, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · court, a person or body of persons having judicial authority to hear and resolve disputes in civil, criminal, ecclesiastical, or military cases.

5. www.forbes.com › advisor › legalWhat Is Negligence? Definition & Examples – Forbes Advisor

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   6 days ago · This guide explores what negligence is, the different types of negligence and the elements of negligence that must be proven within the context of a personal injury claim.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › authorityAuthority | Definition, Types & Uses | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Authority, the exercise of legitimate influence by one social actor over another. There are many ways in which an individual or entity can influence another to behave differently, and not all of them have equal claim to authority.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › International_lawInternational law - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · International law - Wikipedia. International law (also known as public international law and the law of nations) is the set of rules, norms, and standards that states and other actors feel an obligation to obey in their mutual relations and generally do obey.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › legal › constitutional lawConstitutional law Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Legal

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   5 days ago · The meaning of CONSTITUTIONAL LAW is a body of statutory and case law that is based on, concerns, or interprets a constitution.