legal

Universal Words adjective 1 [onlybeforenoun] connected with the law: the legal profession / system * to take / seek legal advice * a legal adviser * legal costs / expenses * They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. 2 allowed or required by law: The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). * Should euthanasia be made legal? OPPILLEGAL -< LAWFUL legally adverb: a legally binding agreement * to be legally responsible for sb/sth * You are legally entitled to a full refund. * Legally, there is not a lot we can do.