nonlegal
Outside the law
Nonlegal describes matters, activities, or considerations that fall outside the realm of law.
A nonlegal solution addresses a dispute without courts or lawyers.
Nonlegal factors in a decision might include emotions, ethics, or practical concerns that the law doesn't address: The judge acknowledged the nonlegal implications of his ruling.
Prohibited by law
- unlawfulForbidden by statute
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- forbiddenNot allowed
- bannedOfficially disallowed
contraband · criminal · bootleg · counterfeit · pirated · unlicensed · black-market · smuggling
Relaxed and informal
- unofficialNot formally recognized
- relaxedFree of stress
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
conversational · colloquial · vernacular · everyday · unstructured · flexible · nonchalant · unfussy
illicit
Prohibited by law
- unlawfulForbidden by statute
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- forbiddenNot allowed
banned · contraband · criminal · bootleg · counterfeit · pirated · unlicensed · black-market · smuggling · infringement
casual
Relaxed and informal
- unofficialNot formally recognized
- relaxedFree of stress
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
laid-back · conversational · colloquial · vernacular · everyday · unstructured · flexible · nonchalant · unfussy · unpretentious
legal, illegal, legalize, legally, illegally, legality, illegality, illegitimacy, paralegal