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noun

• The legal department of a company.

  Example: Legal wants this in writing.

• Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).

• A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.

• Somebody who immigrated lawfully.

adjective

• Relating to the law or to lawyers.

  Example: legal profession

• Having its basis in the law.

  Example: legal precedent

• Being allowed or prescribed by law.

  Example: legal motion

• Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.

• (of paper or document layouts) Measuring 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm) (also legal-size).