Adjectives of Law

relating to the making and passing of laws by government bodies

The legislative branch of government is responsible for proposing, debating, and passing laws.

issued, ordered, or carried out by a court or judge

The judicial decision ended years of legal dispute.

related to the use of scientific techniques when trying to know more about a crime

The forensic team collected DNA, fingerprint, and fiber evidence from the crime scene.

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

The police arrested the criminal after a long investigation.

according to or allowed by law

The company's actions were found to be in compliance with statutory regulations.

related to a specific branch of knowledge or academic field

She completed a disciplinary study in the field of cognitive psychology.

relating to punishment, especially by law or regulation

The penal code outlines the legal framework for determining criminal offenses and their associated punishments.

relating to the process or procedures, especially those followed in legal or official matters

Procedural fairness ensures that all parties are treated equitably throughout legal proceedings.

related to the law or the legal system

She works as a legal assistant in a law firm, helping with research and paperwork.

forbidden by the law

Selling drugs on the street is illegal and punishable by law.

having enough reason to take someone to court over a legal matter

The defamatory statement made against the celebrity was deemed actionable, leading to a lawsuit.

approved or allowed by the law

The contract was deemed legit after thorough review by legal experts.

officially allowed or accepted according to the rules or laws that apply to a particular situation

The company's operations were deemed legitimate after passing all regulatory inspections.

not allowed by the law

authorized according to the law

The rightful owner reclaimed their property through legal proceedings.

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

The company implemented punitive measures against employees who violated company policies.

relating or conformable to the law or its administration

The police officer's actions were deemed lawful by the court.

not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

not morally or socially acceptable

Some religions consider consumption of alcohol to be illicit based on doctrine prohibiting intoxication.

possible to do a particular action

The wet floor made him liable to slip and fall if he wasn't careful.

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

As a public official, she is accountable to the citizens for her decisions.

allowed or acceptable according to established rules or standards

Smoking is not permissible inside the building.

a person or organization that holds a position of trust, responsibility, and confidence to manage assets or property on behalf of others

As a fiduciary, the trustee must act in the best interests of the beneficiaries.

(of statements) intending to ruin someone's reputation with the use of unpleasant or false information

Social media platforms have policies in place to remove defamatory content that users might post.

to secure or tie together using ropes or other materials

The sailor will bind the cargo securely to the ship's deck with sturdy ropes.

deserving of punishment under the law or established rules

Stealing is punishable by imprisonment or fines, depending on the severity of the offense.

related to legal actions, disputes, or the process of engaging in lawsuits

The company had a litigious history, often resorting to legal action to protect its patents and trademarks.

(of law) related to a wrong action that is not considered criminal

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant for the tortious conduct that caused injury.

capable of being charged or accused of misconduct or wrongdoing

The president's actions were deemed impeachable by the opposition party, leading to impeachment proceedings in Congress.

involved in a wrongful act either directly or indirectly, thus sharing responsibility or guilt for the wrongdoing

Even though he didn't directly commit the crime, his silence made him complicit in the cover-up.

capable of being legally pursued and subject to legal action

The evidence presented was strong enough to make the case prosecutable in court.

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle