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legal
Adjective
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If an activity is legal it does not break any laws.
In Canada, it is perfectly legal for a woman to walk down the street with no shirt on.
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A legal problem, action, fee, etc. is related to the law or lawyers.
After losing the court case, he had to pay over $30,000 in legal fees.
The government brought legal action against three cigarette makers.
doctrine
Noun
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A doctrine is a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government.
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A doctrine is something that is taught; teachings collectively: religious doctrine.
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A doctrine is a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject: the doctrine of the Catholic Church.