Synonyms of legal
8 similar words · 11 opposite words
Another word for legal is legitimate. Other synonyms of legal are lawful and rightful. The opposite of legal is illegal.
Synonyms and similar words for legal
adjectiveBeing established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.
- lawfulConforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.
- legitimateIn accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
- licitExplicitly established or constituted by law.
- de jureLegal; justified by right or by law, especially when in name only.
- rightfulBy right; by law.
nounOf paper or document layouts, measuring 8+¹⁄₂ × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm).
- long bond paperSynonym of legal (paper size: 8½ in × 13 in (216 mm × 330 mm)).
- government legalSynonym of legal (“of paper or document layouts, measuring 81⁄2 × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm)”).
- foolscap
Opposite of legal
adjectiveBeing established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.
- bannedForbidden; not allowed.
- contrabandProhibited from being traded.
- disallowed
- forbiddenNot allowed; specifically disallowed.
- illegalContrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
- outlawed
- unlawfulProhibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal).
- black-market
- back-alleyOccurring away from publicity, or in mean surroundings; backstreet.
adjectiveAbove the age of consent or the legal drinking age.
- underageBelow the legal age (usually age 18 or 21) for some activity, such as consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual...
nounOne who immigrated lawfully.
- undocumentedSynonym of undocumented immigrant.
Meaning of legal
- adjective Relating to the law or to lawyers.
- adjective Having its basis in the law.
- adjective Being established, permitted, required or prescribed by law.
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Questions about synonyms of legal
- What is another word for legal?
- Legal has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as legitimate, lawful and rightful.
- What is the opposite of legal?
- The opposite of legal is illegal. Other antonyms of legal are banned, forbidden, back-alley and unlawful.
- What does legal mean?
- Legal means relating to the law or to lawyers.
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