legally
adverb
/ˈliːɡəli/
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- As permitted by law; not contrary to law.
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légalement
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legal
adjective
/ˈliɡəl/
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/ˈliː.ɡəl/
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- Being established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.
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légal
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- Relating to the law or to lawyers.
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juridique
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- Having its basis in the law.
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légal,
juridique
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legalize
verb
/ˈliːɡəlaɪz/
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- To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.
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légaliser,
autoriser,
dépénaliser
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legalization
noun
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- The process of making something legal, the process to legalize, decriminalization.
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légalisation
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legalism
noun
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- Focusing on the text of written law to the exclusion of the intent of law, elevating strict adherence to law over justice, mercy, grace and common sense.
- (religion) A belief that salvation is attained or maintained by adherence to the requirements of moral law; salvation by works rather than by faith alone.
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juridisme
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