As permitted by law; not contrary to law. / From a legal perspective.

A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions. / An ambassador or messenger. / The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

(transitive) To leave as a legacy.

(informal, derogatory) Technical jargon common in the legal profession, the argot of lawyers.

(law) One who receives a legacy.

The post or office of a legate; a legateship. / A diplomatic mission. / The official residence of a diplomat.

To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.

The process of making something legal, the process to legalize, decriminalization.

Lawfulness. / A dice game; the same as chuck-a-luck.

Focusing on the text of written law to the exclusion of the intent of law, elevating strict adherence to law over justice, mercy, grace and common sense.