legal

[lee-guhl] / ˈli gəl /

ADJECTIVE

allowable, permissible

Synonyms

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constitutional contractual fair juridical lawful legitimate proper statutory valid

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acknowledged allowed authorized card-carrying chartered clean condign decreed due enforceable enforced enjoined forensic granted innocent judged judicial just justifiable justified legalized legit licit on the level on the up and up ordained passed precedented prescribed protected right rightful sanctioned sound straight sure-enough warranted within the law

Antonyms

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illegal illegitimate invalid unacceptable unlawful

WEAK

illicit wrong

Example Sentences

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Slate’s Alexis Romero explains the court’s “head-spinning” opinion and how it manages to butcher the legal question at the heart of this case while also cherry-picking history.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

In 2021, Boro launched legal proceedings against Derby County.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But the consequence would be a massive disruption of stable, loving families, as countless parents are told that they have no legal claim as parents to their own kids.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Once a powerful lawyer, the 56-year-old and his legal troubles captivated a global audience and inspired documentaries, podcasts and book deals.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Nixon sat alone on a couch, sipping coffee, taking notes on a yellow legal pad on his lap.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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