NONCRIMINAL Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

noncriminal

adjective

Definition of noncriminal

as in legal

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Recent Examples of noncriminal An Immigration and Custom Enforcement report earlier this month listed its population at 1,153 — of which 828 people were listed as noncriminal detainees. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026 The current use of Whren in the immigration context takes these abuses further yet, singling out people not on suspicion of criminal behavior but for noncriminal immigration enforcement. — Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026 Wyatt was issued a noncriminal traffic citation earlier this year and fired in April for the crash. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025 The administration has faced pushback from portions of Americans who have questioned the tactics and end goals of such policies, including detaining and in some instances deporting nonviolent and noncriminal immigrants. — Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noncriminal

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Adjective

The archaic legal restrictions restricting same-sex couples or unmarried women, for example, are acknowledged and adhered to, rather than being openly challenged or criticized.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Rigorous legal protection combined with the successful eradication of invasive feral goats in 2012 ultimately paved the way for this historic recovery.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of legal

Adjective

Federal prosecutors have accused a Cuban man living as a lawful permanent resident in Cass County of voting illegally.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Both men are Cuban nationals with lawful permanent residences in the United States, according to their complaints.

— David Goodhue October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of lawful

Adjective

In a defining game that many thought would expose problems masked by UCLA’s early-season success, the Bruins — though imperfect — vociferously announced their arrival to the college football world as legitimate playoff contenders.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Enríquez argued that lasting economic recovery would be difficult without a legitimate government and that credible elections would help establish confidence among international investors.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of legitimate

Adjective

Chicago also needs to revisit rules surrounding minimum lot area, allowable density, parking minimums and building design.

— Bennett Lawson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Many families cannot afford to take the full allowable time off, using up sick or vacation time if available.

— Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of allowable

Adjective

At Sacramento State, chalking on walkways, concrete or asphalt to promote campus events is permissible.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
The film suggests the number is elastic, from several to a dozen to as high as 500 people who were deemed permissible collateral damage, according to Israeli military personnel interviewed in the doc.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of permissible

Adjective

Human commanders are expected to designate authorized targets and establish mission parameters before launch.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
For footwear, Adidas remains the authorized seller of official soccer jersey and other products that include Messi shoes and soccer cleats.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of authorized

Adjective

The most justifiable criticism against the DC detective series is that its mysteries play out wordily, without letting the audience in on how its space cops come to major conclusions.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Appalled by the failure to answer many questions, Democrats responded with what was often, though not always, justifiable outrage.

— David Wippman, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

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