legal legal /ˈliːgəl/

adjective

1. () Established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules  ( legal )
   established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
     The legal age to drive is sixteen in that country.
   The legal age to drive is sixteen in that country.
   
2. () Of or relating to jurisprudence  ( legal )
   of or relating to jurisprudence
    Legal loophole
   legal loophole
   
3. () Having legal efficacy or force  ( effectual , sound , legal )
   having legal efficacy or force
    A sound title to the property
   a sound title to the property
   
4. () Relating to or characteristic of the profession of law  ( legal )
   relating to or characteristic of the profession of law
    The legal profession
   the legal profession
   
5. (sport) allowed by official rules  ( legal )
   (sport) allowed by official rules
    A legal pass receiver
   a legal pass receiver