Noncriminal
(adjective)
- Not involving crime or illegal activities.
- Not associated with law-breaking.
Origin:
Late 19th century, from non- + criminal.
Examples:
- The report stated that the protests remained noncriminal and peaceful throughout the night.
- She was involved in noncriminal activities like volunteering at a local shelter.
- The senator was found to have noncriminal connections with the corporation.
- The defense attorney argued that his client's actions were noncriminal.
- The government promised to take measures to prevent noncriminal activities from being criminalized.