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Recent Examples of noncriminal
Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Immigration and Custom Enforcement report earlier this month listed its population at 1,153 — of which 828 people were listed as noncriminal detainees.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The current use of Whren in the immigration context takes these abuses further yet, singling out people not on suspicion of criminal behavior but for noncriminal immigration enforcement.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Wyatt was issued a noncriminal traffic citation earlier this year and fired in April for the crash.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Immigration and Custom Enforcement report earlier this month listed its population at 1,153 — of which 828 people were listed as noncriminal detainees.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The current use of Whren in the immigration context takes these abuses further yet, singling out people not on suspicion of criminal behavior but for noncriminal immigration enforcement.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Wyatt was issued a noncriminal traffic citation earlier this year and fired in April for the crash.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncriminal
Adjective
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other states have to confront the unprecedented possibility of revising maps even as voters are casting ballots or the legal process of declaring intent to run for office has concluded.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Should Citizenship and Immigration Services approve it, Juan will be able to seek lawful permanent residency.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tolbert wrote that officers may ask about immigration status during lawful detentions or arrests, work with federal immigration authorities, and share immigration‑status information.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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While living in Dubai, Kinahan presented himself as a legitimate boxing promoter.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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As noted, city marshals, deputy sheriffs, the NYPD and a legitimate judicial order of eviction were involved.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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For 2026, you are allowed to withdraw up to $20,000 for allowable educational expenses.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Jeanie Buss, governor of the Lakers, has donated the maximum allowable amount to Spencer Pratt’s mayoral campaign, offering a high-profile boost to a nontraditional candidate in the race to lead Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Defenders of the emergency docket frequently claim that the court’s conduct is permissible because its orders are temporary.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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Until 1979, all states had usury laws limiting permissible interest rates on transactions within their domain.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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As an authorized retailer, Compare Internet offers a full-service experience to its users.—
Wyles Daniel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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The term midlist, in contrast, is reserved for new books for which publication seems economically justifiable but are not otherwise expected to become fast-selling bestsellers, and indeed, most new books end up being on the midlist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors have determined that the police shooting of a man in South San Francisco in December was legally justifiable and no charges will be filed against the involved officers.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Noncriminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncriminal. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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