unlegal

le·gal

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lee-guh l]
- /ˈli gəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lee-guh l]
- /ˈli gəl/

Definitions of unlegal word

adjective unlegal permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal. 1
adjective unlegal of or relating to law; connected with the law or its administration: the legal profession. 1
adjective unlegal appointed, established, or authorized by law; deriving authority from law. 1
adjective unlegal recognized by law rather than by equity. 1
adjective unlegal of, relating to, or characteristic of the profession of law or of lawyers: a legal mind. 1
adjective unlegal Theology. of or relating to the Mosaic Law. of or relating to the doctrine that salvation is gained by good works rather than through free grace. 1

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Origin of unlegal

First appearance:

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

1490-1500; < Latin lēgālis of the law, equivalent to lēg- (stem of lēx) law + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Unlegal

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unlegal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unlegal usage trend in Literature

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