Legal Status (Noun)
Meaning
A status defined by law.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The refugees' legal status was unclear, making it difficult for them to access essential services.
- The court's ruling changed the legal status of same-sex couples in the state, allowing them to marry.
- Her legal status as a citizen was questioned after she was found to have used false documents.
- The new policy affected the legal status of undocumented immigrants, providing them a path to citizenship.
- The treaty clarified the legal status of the disputed territory, recognizing it as an independent nation.