Lögleg

Lögleg is an Icelandic term used to describe actions, statuses, or objects that are in compliance with the law. It is commonly translated as lawful, legitimate, or legally permissible, indicating conformity with applicable statutes and regulations.

Etymology and form can be traced to the Icelandic word lög, meaning law, combined with a suffix that forms adjectives indicating legality. In usage, lögleg functions as a descriptive term in legal, administrative, and ordinary contexts to signal that something meets legal requirements or is authorized by law.

Usage and scope vary with context. In formal legal drafting and policy language, lögleg is employed to mark activities, licenses, permits, or transactions that have satisfied statutory criteria. In everyday speech, it can appear in discussions of what is allowed or sanctioned by law, often in contrast with terms meaning illegal or unlawful.

Related concepts include the broader Icelandic legal vocabulary for compliance and enforcement, such as the idea of a valid permit, registered status, or other legally recognized conditions. Although precise inflection can differ by grammatical context, the core meaning remains: lögleg denotes conformity with the law and permission under legal authority.

See also: Icelandic language, Icelandic legal terminology, law, legality.