The difference between Forbidden and Legal
When used as adjectives, forbidden means not allowed, 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 Forbidden and Legal
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Forbidden as an adjective:
Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
Examples:
"synonyms: prohibited verboten"
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Forbidden as a verb:
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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.