legal adj.法律的, 法定的, 合法的
解析:【同】lawful, legitimate, legislation
【辨析】
lawful指一定的控制,强制行为具有法律依据.如;lawful arrest依法逮捕;
He recognized John as his lawful heir.
他确认约翰为他的合法继承人。
Marriage by a priest is lawful in England without another ceremony.
在英国,由牧师证婚的婚姻即使没有别的仪式也是合法的。
legal意思同lawful,但通常用于法令,较正式;
Is it legal for boys of that age to drink alcohol?
这个年龄的男孩喝酒合法吗?
legitimate表示法律承认习惯已认可的.如legitimate son 婚生子illegitimate;
Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.
生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
legislation n.立法,法律的制定(或通过),参照分类词典里的词汇.
They began to draft legislation.
他们开始起草法规。