The difference between Back-alley and Legal
When used as adjectives, back-alley means occurring away from publicity, or in mean surroundings, whereas legal means relating to the law or to lawyers.
Legal is also noun with the meaning: the legal department of a company.
check bellow for the other definitions of Back-alley and Legal
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Back-alley as an adjective:
Occurring away from publicity, or in mean surroundings; backstreet
Examples:
"a back-alley abortion"
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Legal as an adjective:
Relating to the law or to lawyers.
Examples:
"'legal profession"
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Legal as an adjective:
Having its basis in the law.
Examples:
"'legal precedent"
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Legal as an adjective:
Being allowed or prescribed by law.
Examples:
"'legal motion"
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Legal as an adjective (informal):
Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
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Legal as a noun (uncountable, informal):
The legal department of a company.
Examples:
"Legal wants this in writing."
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Legal as a noun (uncountable, US, Canada):
Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).
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Legal as a noun (countable):
A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.