1
as in legitimate
permitted by law
the congressman's fund-raising efforts, though arguably unethical, were determined to be legal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in moral
following or according to the rules
the referee declared it a legal play
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of legal
Gentle sweeps and curves are better than straight rows that merely repeat the legal lines of your property boundaries.
—
Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
But when almost all cases end in pleas, the legal system loses transparency and public checks on police and prosecutors’ work.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
To try and make something happen, Guimbellot filed a tort claim against the city, a legal procedure for some types of property damage or personal injuries, in April.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
This comes after Sánchez and Bezos continued on with their lengthy legal battle against her estranged brother, Michael Sánchez.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for legal
Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
But when almost all cases end in pleas, the legal system loses transparency and public checks on police and prosecutors’ work.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
To try and make something happen, Guimbellot filed a tort claim against the city, a legal procedure for some types of property damage or personal injuries, in April.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
This comes after Sánchez and Bezos continued on with their lengthy legal battle against her estranged brother, Michael Sánchez.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for legal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legal
Adjective
-
The acquisition would provide Apple with an immediate AI search capability that could transform both Siri and Safari, giving the company a legitimate competitor to Google’s search dominance.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
-
After tragedies or natural disasters, fake nonprofits or misleading crowdfunding campaigns pop up online, siphoning donations away from legitimate causes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Being fat is not a moral failing for which people should be punished.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Early birds have long basked in the glory of health superiority, sometimes even tinged with a hit of moral righteousness.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Advertisement Bioprinting, which Putin seemed to reference to Xi, faces ethical and legal concerns, but Russia has ramped up its investment in it.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
-
According to the Natural History Museum, images will undergo an authenticity check during the final round, and submissions will be judged based on originality, narrative, and adherence to ethical practices.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Don’t forget meds, food, clean ID tags, and anything else your dog might need on the trip.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Do that by using a clean rag or paper towel treated with a small amount of commercial cleaning or bleach solution, and rub them for as long as directed by the manufacturer's instructions.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Social media has never been a fair gauge of how a wider fanbase feels about anything.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
-
In 2023 Lee’s company acquired Design Miami, a major collectors’ fair with editions in Paris, Los Angeles and Basel, Switzerland.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Legal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legal. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share