text: English: (i) as translation of juridique/jurídico, and of legal/legal in the first sense given above; (ii) as a translation of legal/legal in the second sense given above, replaceable where necessary by lawful : (ill) as a translation of legal/legal in the third sense given above, replaceable where necessary by at law, bv operation of law or statutory. As regards the use of legitimate and licit as alternatives to the renderings given above, see 5. and 6. respectively. 5. Légitime/legítimo Two translations are possible: legitimate and lawful. Their meaning being the same, the choice between the two is largely a matter of usage, e.g. legitimate offspring, legitimate authority, lawful authority. Legitimate can, of course, refer to matters outside the sphere of law: a legitimate excuse. 6. Licite/licito These should normally be translated as lawful. The alternative licit can be used in this sense, e.g. licit trade, but more often it means what is right or proper, not simply what is lawful; synonjrms in this latter sense are rightful, right, proper. 4/ An example of the ambiguity inherent in the English adjective legal is the term legal act. Does it mean an act having effect at law (acte juridique) or an act permitted by law (acte légal)? If the latter is translated lawful act, the dilemma is resolved. - 1146 - 7. Illégal/ilegal Two translations are possible: illegal and unlawful. The English terms are virtually synonymous, their primary meaning being "what is contrary to law, as a wrong - either an offence or a tort - recognized by law". Unlawful carries the additional meaning of undesirable in the sense of contrary to morals or public policy. A second meaning of both words is "unenforceable at law". For example, an illegal contract ia one which contemplates the doing of an act not 
analysis: This text appears to be a translation guide for legal terminology, providing explanations and examples of the nuances of words related to law, justice, and morality. It discusses the differences in meaning between words like "legal", "lawful", "illegitimate", and "licit", and provides guidance on how to translate them accurately. Given the focus on legal terminology and the lack of any specific reference to economic development, natural resources, or other categories, I hypothesize that the most fitting category is related to law or justice.