NONCRIMINAL Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

noncriminal

adjective

Definition of noncriminal

as in legal

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Recent Examples of noncriminal Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation. — ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for noncriminal

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Adjective

The family had been living on Shikoku island in Japan – a country where, until a law change this April, only one parent could be considered a child’s legal guardian after divorce.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Latham & Watkins was legal advisor to the Allen estate in the transaction.

— Scott Soshnick, Variety, 12 July 2026

Definition of legal

Adjective

In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Such cases include law enforcement officers and other first responders, individuals traveling directly to or from lawful employment, those seeking medical care, and those responding to emergencies.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of lawful

Adjective

But if audiences choose to keep building up their personal collections through legitimate means instead of the black market, that will be their choice.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Service providers are building flexible compliance programs and integrated solutions, preparing for a market that looks more legitimate but still demands rigorous oversight and proactive infrastructure development amidst persistent uncertainty.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of legitimate

Adjective

If enough assets exist, both the outstanding principal and any allowable accrued interest may be paid before remaining assets are distributed to heirs.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
The trucking company that Gonzalez-Companioni was driving for, Hope Trans LLC, has a history of drivers being repeatedly cited for exceeding the number of allowable hours on the road, the Star-Telegram previously reported.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026

Definition of allowable

Adjective

Because what does an erotic thriller look like in a world where everything is permissible, everything is accessible?

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 July 2026
The idea that corruption is the only compelling government interest that is legally permissible is an overreach by the Supreme Court into the province of the legislative branch.

— Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of permissible

Adjective

Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
To open the account, an authorized person (such as a parent or guardian) must make an election.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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