Synonyms of 'legal'
adjective
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relating to or characteristic of lawyers
◾the Canadian legal system2
established by or permitted by law
◾What I did was perfectly legal.lawful
lawful for the doctors to treat her in whatever way they considered best
allowed
sanctioned
constitutional
We have a constitutional right to demonstrate.
valid
For foreign holidays you will need a valid passport.
legitimate
They have demanded the restoration of the legitimate government.
rightful
The car must be returned to its rightful owner.
permissible
He said it was not permissible to postpone the case any longer.
legalized
within the law
licit
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Additional synonyms
constitutional
authorized by or in accordance with the Constitution of a nation
We have a constitutional right to demonstrate.
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