legal

/lˈiːɡə‍l/

/ˈɫiɡəɫ/

legal

related to the law

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

antonyms : illegal

having legal efficacy or force

synonyms : effectual

relating to or characteristic of the profession of law

not being against the law

Examples

1. The missed detail in the contract led to legal disputes later on.

2. The judge's ruling carries significant weight in the legal community.

3. The legal drinking age in this country is eighteen.

4. Drug companies are locking horns in a legal battle over patents.