Top synonyms for “legal”: effectual, sound, court-ordered, eligible, judicial, jural, juristic, lawful, and 8 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)allowed by official rules“a legal pass receiver”
- (adjective)established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
- (adjective)having legal efficacy or force“a sound title to the property”
- (adjective)of or relating to jurisprudence“legal loophole”
- (adjective)relating to or characteristic of the profession of law“the legal profession”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "legal"?
Common synonyms for "legal" include effectual, sound, court-ordered, eligible, judicial, jural. Our thesaurus lists 16 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "legal"?
Antonyms for "legal" include illegal. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "legal" mean?
allowed by official rules Example: "a legal pass receiver"
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