Definitions

legal

[lee-guhl] / ˈli gəl /

ADJECTIVE

allowable, permissible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constitutional contractual fair juridical lawful legitimate proper statutory valid

WEAK

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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Legal settlements with some of the American’s biggest companies also proved to be a lucrative source of income.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The president of the all-female lawyers' group, Legal Access through Women Yearning for Equality Rights and Social Justice, told the BBC she felt "extremely happy".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Legal scholars say such moves, and the delayed spending by the State Department, likely violate the law.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

Legal professionals and the National Court Reporters Association warn AI-assisted transcription remains prone to errors, emphasizing human skill for certified legal records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

“I was going to put Stop the Outrageous Abuse of Our Fellow Magical Creatures and Campaign for a Change in Their Legal Status — but it wouldn’t fit. So that’s the heading of our manifesto.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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