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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. guides.sl.nsw.gov.au › legal-studies-hsc › Legal_dictionariesLegal Studies - HSC - State Library of New South Wales

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   4 days ago · Legal dictionaries and encyclopaedias are a great place to start, as they define legal terms and give overviews of legal subjects.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › legal › source of lawSource of law Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Legal

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   2 days ago · The meaning of SOURCE OF LAW is something (as a constitution, treaty, custom, or statute) that provides the authority for judicial decisions and for legislation; specifically : a labor contract as the source of authority for an arbitrator's decision.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_national_legal_systemsList of national legal systems - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The contemporary national legal systems are generally based on one of four basic systems: civil law, common law, customary law, religious law or combinations of these.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › the lawThe law Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   2 days ago · The meaning of THE LAW is the people and organizations (such as the police and the courts) whose job is to find or punish people who do not obey laws. How to use the law in a sentence.

7. legalvision.com.au › what-does-without-prejudice-meanWhat Does ‘Without Prejudice’ Mean? - LegalVision

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   3 days ago · ‘Without prejudice’ is a term used in legal negotiations to help parties reach a settlement without going to court. This article will explain exactly what it means and show how using ‘without prejudice’ can help you when negotiating a legal settlement.

8. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsGuidance: Below-Threshold Contracts (HTML) - GOV.UK

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   3 days ago · What is the legal framework that governs below-threshold contracts? 2. Section 5 defines a below-threshold contract as: