Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legally-acceptable
Adjective
/ˈligəli əkˈsɛptəbl/
Definition
Referring to something that is permitted or recognized by law.
Examples
- The contract must contain legally-acceptable terms to be enforceable in court.
- All parties involved agreed to the legally-acceptable amendments made to the agreement.
- He ensured that the claims made were legally-acceptable to avoid any legal disputes.
Meaning
Legally-acceptable indicates that an action, document, or approach meets the criteria set by the governing legal framework.
Synonyms
- Permissible
- Authorized
- Valid
- Lawful