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Meaning of legal
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).
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.