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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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Learn the meaning of lawful, a word that describes something being in accordance with law or authorized by law. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for lawful.
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)
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 definition: allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law. See examples of LAWFUL used in a sentence.
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 means allowed, recognized, or sanctioned by law; legal. Find out the word frequency, pronunciation, collocations, and grammar of lawful in British and American English, and see examples of its usage in sentences.
Definition of lawful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
