Legal refers to anything related to the law or the system of rules that is enforced through social institutions to govern behavior. It encompasses a wide range of concepts including statutes, regulations, case law, and legal principles that dictate what is permissible or impermissible in society. The term also pertains to the administration of justice and interpretation of laws by various legal entities, such as courts and law enforcement agencies. In a broader sense, “legal” can also refer to rights and obligations defined by law, as well as the legitimacy or validity of actions based on compliance with legal frameworks.
The Bordeaux Administrative Court of Appeal has upheld a name change for the "La Négresse" neighborhood in Biarritz, prompted by concerns over racism and sexism. The antiracist group Mémoires et…