legal, noun
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- EnglishShow more Absolute use of English legal founded upon or permitted by law.
historical
One legally entitled to live in an area, according to the provisions of the Group Areas Act. Frequently in the plural. Cf. illegal noun.
1984 Cape Times 18 July 14Dr Koornhof and his officials have gone a long way to meeting the objections by allowing ‘legals’ and ‘illegals’ alike to put up shelters.
1985 Platzky & Walker Surplus People p.xxviiWhile the government conceded that (part of) Crossroads could stay, this concession, which divided the people into ‘legals’ and ‘illegals’, would force the majority to move.
One legally entitled to live in an area, according to the provisions of the Group Areas Act. Frequently in the plural.
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