legal

connected with the law or rules that a country has to follow

legal, conforme a la ley

• be legal

Collocations legal advice · legal system

• The document is not legally binding.

  El documento no es vinculante según la ley.

connected with the process of taking legal action or going to court

legal, judicial

• bring a legal case

Collocations legal proceedings · legal representation

• They are taking legal action against the company.

  Están tomando medidas legales contra la empresa.

having a status that is recognized by law, for example as an official organization or business

legal, oficialmente reconocido por la ley

• have legal status

Collocations legal entity · legal ownership

• The charity has official legal status.

  La caridad tiene un estatus oficial reconocido por la ley.

required by law or rules

obligatorio, requerido por la ley

• be legal

Collocations legal requirement · legal obligation

• It is a legal requirement to wear seat belts.

  Es obligatorio usar cinturones de seguridad.

not allowed by law or rules

ilegal, no permitido por la ley

• be illegal

Collocations illegal activity · illegal immigration

• Smoking is illegal in public places.

  Fumar es ilegal en lugares públicos.

protected by law or rules from being harmed, damaged, or interfered with

protegido por la ley

• be legally protected

Collocations legal protection · legal rights

• The company's intellectual property is legally protected.

  La propiedad intelectual de la empresa está protegida por la ley.

resulting from a legal process or decision

consecuencia legal, resultado de un proceso judicial

• legal consequences

Collocations legal consequences · legal proceedings

• He faces serious legal consequences for his actions.

  Se enfrenta a consecuencias legales serias por sus acciones.

advice given by someone who is qualified to give legal advice

consejo legal, asesoramiento jurídico

• legal advice

Collocations legal advice · legal consultation

• She received legal advice from a solicitor.

  Ella recibió asesoramiento legal de un abogado.