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   lawful

   /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 legitimatelegallicitjustpermissiblepermittedallowableallowedrightfulproperconstitutionallegalizedsanctionedauthorizedwarrantedjustifiedjustifiableapprovedrecognizedadmissibleabove boardwithin the lawgoing by the rulesinformal:legitkosherby the booklaw-abidingrighteoushonourablegooddecentpropersolidvirtuousmoralethicalorderlywell behavedpeacekeepingpeacefulcivilizeddutifulduteousobedientcompliantcomplyingdisciplinedOpposite illegalprohibitedlawlesscriminal
   • ▪ (of a child) born within a lawful marriage.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lawfulness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   LAWFUL definition: 1. allowed by the law: 2. allowed by the law: 3. permitted by law; legal: . Learn more.

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   lawful: [adjective] being in harmony with the law. constituted, authorized, or established by law : rightful.

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   lawful: 1 adj 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 Antonyms: unlawful contrary to or ...

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   Define lawful. lawful synonyms, lawful pronunciation, lawful translation, English dictionary definition of lawful. adj. 1. Being within the law; allowed by law ...

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   Lawful definition: allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law. See examples of LAWFUL used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAWFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Allowed, recognized, or sanctioned by law; legal.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Definition of lawful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.