Relational Adjectives - Adjectives of Law

These adjectives relate to the field of law, which encompasses the system of regulations and principles that govern societies and regulate human behavior.

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legislative [adjective]

relating to the making and passing of laws by government bodies

Ex: Lobbying is a common practice where interest groups seek to influence legislative decisions .

judicial [adjective]

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

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forensic [adjective]

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

Ex: The forensic lab was still analyzing the hair and fiber samples gathered from the victim 's vehicle .

criminal [adjective]

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

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statutory [adjective]

according to or allowed by law

Ex: Employers must adhere to statutory requirements regarding minimum wage and working hours .

disciplinary [adjective]

relating to the enforcement of rules or the correction of behavior

Ex: Disciplinary proceedings were initiated following allegations of professional misconduct .

penal [adjective]

relating to punishment, especially by law or regulation

Ex: A penal sentence was handed down by the judge , imposing a term of imprisonment for the convicted felon .

procedural [adjective]

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

Ex: Procedural rules govern the submission of evidence and the conduct of trials in courtrooms .

legal [adjective]

related to the law or the legal system

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illegal [adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration .

actionable [adjective]

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

Ex: The breach of contract by the contractor provided actionable grounds for legal action by the client .

legit [adjective]

approved or allowed by the law

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legitimate [adjective]

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

Ex: Only legitimate voters are allowed to participate in the election process .

illegitimate [adjective]

not allowed by the law

rightful [adjective]

authorized according to the law

Ex: The court recognized her as the rightful guardian of the children .

punitive [adjective]

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

Ex: The school has a policy of punitive action for students caught cheating on exams .

lawful [adjective]

relating or conformable to the law or its administration

Ex: The contract was drafted in a lawful manner , adhering to all legal requirements .

unlawful [adjective]

not permitted by or conforming to the law or regulations

Ex: Discrimination in the workplace based on race or gender is unlawful .

illicit [adjective]

against the law, especially criminal law

Ex: Authorities arrested several suspects involved in an illicit human smuggling operation .

liable [adjective]

legally held accountable for the cost of something

Ex: The driver who caused the accident was deemed liable for repairs to the other vehicle .

accountable [adjective]

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

Ex: The CEO held himself accountable for the company 's financial losses .

permissible [adjective]

allowed or acceptable according to established rules or standards

Ex: It is permissible to park in this designated area for short-term loading .

fiduciary [adjective]

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

Ex: As a financial advisor , she has a fiduciary obligation to prioritize her clients ' interests .

defamatory [adjective]

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

Ex: In court , he had to prove that the accusations against him were false and defamatory to win the libel case .

binding [adjective]

legally required to be followed and cannot be avoided

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punishable [adjective]

deserving of punishment under the law or established rules

Ex: Tax evasion is punishable through heavy fines and possible imprisonment .

litigious [adjective]

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

Ex: The business environment became more litigious as competitors frequently sued each other over market competition and trade secrets .

tortious [adjective]

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

Ex: Intentional interference with contractual relations can be considered tortious behavior .

impeachable [adjective]

capable of being charged or accused of misconduct or wrongdoing

Ex: The CEO 's involvement in accounting fraud was deemed impeachable by the company 's board of directors .

complicit [adjective]

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

Ex: The company 's executives were complicit in the scheme to deceive investors .

prosecutable [adjective]

capable of being legally pursued and subject to legal action

Ex: The attorney advised against pursuing the case , stating that the allegations were not prosecutable .

shell [adjective]

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

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