Legal

The term “legal” refers to anything that is sanctioned or recognized by law. It pertains to the system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior. “Legal” can describe actions, processes, documents, and statuses that conform to established laws and regulations. It encompasses various areas such as criminal law, civil law, and administrative law, and is often contrasted with “illegal,” which denotes actions or situations that violate laws. In a broader sense, “legal” can also relate to the rights and obligations of individuals and entities within a jurisdiction, ensuring justice, order, and protection of property and person.