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related to the law or the legal system
- She works as a legal assistant in a law firm, helping with research and paperwork.
- The defendant sought legal advice before the trial.
- Legal proceedings were initiated to resolve the dispute.
- The company's legal team reviewed the contract before signing.
- Legal aid organizations provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals.
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authorized according to the law and official regulations
- The court ruled that the search conducted by law enforcement was legal.
- The contract was deemed legal as it complied with all terms and conditions outlined in the official rules set forth by the regulatory authority.
- The attorney advised the client to proceed with the transaction, assuring them that it was legal.
- The judge dismissed the case, confirming that the defendant's actions were legal within the state's official rules.
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established by law or official rules and having legal force or effect
- Marriage is a legal contract.
- The agreement has legal standing.
- The contract is legal and binding.
- Copyright provides legal protection for authors.
- They took legal action to enforce the agreement.
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relating to the study, principles, or system of law
- He attended a legal seminar on constitutional theory.
- The course covers legal concepts in depth.
- She specializes in legal philosophy.
- Students debated various legal principles.
- The lecture focused on legal ethics.