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legal

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/ˈliːɡəl/ · le-gal

Relating to the law; permitted by law.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to the law; permitted by law.

قانون سے متعلق; قانون کے مطابق اجازت شدہ۔

قانونی

qanooni

Formal: قانونی

Synonyms

lawfullegitimateauthorizedحلالاجازت شدہمنظور شدہ

Antonyms

illegalunlawfulillegitimateغیر قانونیبے قاعدہغیر جائز

Common Collocations

  • legal documents
  • legal rights
  • legal action

Example Sentences

She is seeking legal advice for her case.

وہ اپنے مقدمے کے لیے قانونی مشورہ حاصل کر رہی ہے۔

Woh apne muqadday ke liye qanooni mashwara hasil kar rahi hai.

It is important to understand your legal rights.

اپنے قانونی حقوق کو سمجھنا ضروری ہے۔

Apne qanooni haqooq ko samajhna zaroori hai.

They filed a legal complaint against the company.

انہوں نے کمپنی کے خلاف قانونی شکایت درج کی۔

Unhoon ne company ke khilaaf qanooni shikayat darj ki.

Easily Confused With

legalese:Legalese refers to the specialized language used by legal professionals, while legal is a generic term related to law.

Word Family

legislation
nounقانون سازی
legitimate
adjectiveجائز
legally
adverbقانونی طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of LEGAL as 'Let Every Good Act Lawful.'

Imagine a courtroom with a judge and lawyers discussing laws.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

قانون کی روشنی میں جینے کا حوصلہ رکھو، حقوق کی پاسداری میں کبھی نہ جھکنے کا حوصلہ رکھو۔

Qanoon ki roshni mein jeene ka hosla rakho, Haqooq ki paasdaari mein kabhi na jhukne ka hosla rakho.

Have the courage to live in the light of the law, Have the courage to never bow in the protection of rights.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیکی کا راستہ کبھی نہیں چھوڑنا چاہیے

Neki ka rasta kabhi nahin chhodna chahiye.

One should never abandon the path of righteousness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "legalis" — pertaining to the law

First known use: 14th century

The word 'legal' originated from the Latin 'legalis', meaning lawful or pertaining to law. It has been used in English since the mid-14th century.