legal
/ˈli.ɡəl/ noun C2- The legal department of a company or organization. · Legal wants this in writing.
- A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.
- One who immigrated lawfully.
- Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 14 inches (216 × 356 mm).
- Of paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm).
Plural legals
From the library
You understand, my dear baron, that legal methods are the safest in criminal cases; it was, perhaps, some plot against you.” Andrea looked steadily at Monte Cristo and disappeared in the second drawing-room.
The signatures were perfectly legal.
Cavalcanti, senior, then the baroness, afterwards the “future couple,” as they are styled in the abominable phraseology of legal documents.
“Why, man, it is the most practical medico-legal discovery for years.
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