The term 'within the law' refers to actions that are considered legitimate, LEGAL, and LICIT. The crossword solutions for this term are LEGIT (5 letters), LEGAL (5 letters), LICIT (5 letters), and LEGALLY (7 letters). LEGIT means to be in accordance with accepted standards or rules, while LEGAL means to be in accordance with the law. LICIT is a synonym of LEGAL, meaning to be allowed by law. LEGALLY is an adverb used to describe something that is done in accordance with the law.