Relational Adjectives - Adjectives of Law

relating to the making and passing of laws by government bodies

belonging or appropriate for a court, a judge, or the administration of justice

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

dealing with legal issues that involve actions considered crimes against the state or public

according to or allowed by law

relating to the enforcement of rules or the correction of behavior

relating to punishment, especially by law or regulation

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

related to the law or the legal system

forbidden by the law

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

approved or allowed by the law

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

not allowed by the law

authorized according to the law

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

relating or conformable to the law or its administration

not permitted by or conforming to the law or regulations

against the law, especially criminal law

legally held accountable for the cost of something

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

allowed or acceptable according to established rules or standards

legally obligated to act in the best interests of another party, typically when managing their assets or affairs

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

legally required to be followed and cannot be avoided

deserving of punishment under the law or established rules

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

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

capable of being charged or accused of misconduct or wrongdoing

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

capable of being legally pursued and subject to legal action

referring to a company that is allegedly involved in or created for illegal activities, often used as a front or cover to conceal illicit operations