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- Dictionarylawful/ˈlɔːf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules: "it is an offence to carry a weapon in public without lawful authority" Similar Opposite
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For a contract to be a valid contract two things are absolutely essential – lawful object and lawful consideration. So the Indian Contract Act gives us the parameters that make up such lawful consideration and objects of a contract.
permitted by law; legal: The judge concluded that the search of the house had been lawful. (Definition of lawful from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
lawful, legal, legitimate, licit mean being in accordance with law. lawful may apply to conformity with law of any sort (such as natural, divine, common, or canon). the lawful sovereign. legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts.
adjective. conformable to or allowed by law. “ lawful methods of dissent” synonyms: law-abiding, observant. (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs. legal. established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules. square, straight. characterized by honesty and fairness. see more. adjective.
Lawful refers to actions or behaviors that are in accordance with the law, moral principles, or ethical standards. It implies adherence to a higher sense of justice and fairness. On the other hand, legal refers to actions or behaviors that are permitted or recognized by the law, regardless of their moral or ethical implications.
adj. 1. allowed by law: a lawful enterprise. 2. sanctioned by law; legitimate: a lawful heir. 3. appointed or recognized by law; legally qualified: a lawful king. 4. acting or living according to the law; law-abiding. [1250–1300] law′ful•ly, adv. law′ful•ness, n.
Lawful definition: allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law. See examples of LAWFUL used in a sentence.
Definition of 'lawful' Word Frequency. lawful. (lɔːfʊl ) adjective. If an activity, organization, or product is lawful, it is allowed by law. [formal] It remains lawful to own these swords but not to carry them in public. Hunting was a lawful activity. Synonyms: legal, constitutional, just, proper More Synonyms of lawful.
The difference between something “Lawful” and something “Legal” is that something lawful follows the substance of the law, while something legal follows the form of the law. Something can be illegal in its form and not be unlawful in its substance.
Law is a set of rules that are created and are enforceable by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior, with its precise definition a matter of longstanding debate. It has been variously described as a science and as the art of justice.
