ETYM heb. koshër fit, proper.
Conforming to religious law with regard to the preparation and consumption of food; in Judaism, conforming to the Mosaic law of the Book of Deuteronomy. For example, only animals that chew the cud and have cloven hooves (cows and sheep, but not pigs) may be eaten. There are rules governing their humane slaughter and their preparation (such as complete draining of blood) which also apply to fowl. Only fish with scales and fins may be eaten; not shellfish. Milk products may not be cooked or eaten with meat or poultry, or until four hours after eating them. Utensils for meat must be kept separate from those for milk.
(Judaism) Conforming to dietary laws; SYN. cosher. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin legalis, from lex, legis, law; prob. orig., that which lies or is fixed (cf. Latin lectus bed), and if so akin to Eng. lie, law: cf. French légal. Related to Lie to be prostrate, Loyal, Leal.
1. Of or relating to jurisprudence.
2. Established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules.
3. Having legal efficacy or force; SYN. sound.
4. (Sports) Allowed by official rules.
5. Relating to or characteristic of the profession of law. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin licitus permitted, lawful, from licere: cf. French licite. Related to License.
Sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality.
Lawful.