Synonyms: legal
Definition: allowed by official rules
Usage: a legal pass receiver
Similar words: eligible
Definition: qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
Usage: eligible to run for office; eligible for retirement benefits; an eligible bachelor
Synonyms: legal
Definition: established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
Similar words: court-ordered
Definition: ordered by a court of law
Similar words: judicial
Definition: decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
Usage: a judicial decision
Similar words: jural, juristic
Definition: of or relating to law or to legal rights and obligations
Similar words: legitimate, licit, lawful
Definition: authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
Usage: a legitimate government
Similar words: ratified, sanctioned
Definition: formally approved and invested with legal authority
Similar words: statutory
Definition: prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute
Usage: statutory restrictions; a statutory age limit; statutory crimes; statutory rape
Similar words: sub judice
Definition: before a judge or court of law; awaiting judicial determination
Synonyms: effectual, sound, legal
Definition: having legal efficacy or force
Usage: a sound title to the property
Similar words: valid
Definition: well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
Usage: a valid inference; a valid argument; a valid contract