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   Law·ful

   /ˈlôfəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules: "it is an offense to carry a weapon in public without lawful authority" Similar legitimatelegallicitjustpermissiblepermittedallowableallowedrightfulproperconstitutionallegalizedsanctionedauthorizedwarrantedjustifiedjustifiableapprovedrecognizedadmissibleabove boardwithin the lawgoing by the rulesinformal:legitkosherby the booklaw-abidingrighteoushonorablegooddecentpropersolidvirtuousmoralethicalorderlywell behavedpeacekeepingpeacefulcivilizeddutifulduteousobedientcompliantcomplyingdisciplinedOpposite illegalprohibitedlawlesscriminal
   • ▪ (of a child) born within a lawful marriage.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lawfulness noun

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   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.

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   Definitions of lawful. 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.

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   6 days ago · 1. in conformity with the principles of the law; permitted by law. a lawful act. see also legal (sense 2) 2. recognized by or established by law. lawful debts. 3. obeying the law; law-abiding.

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   The meaning of LAW is a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority. How to use law in a sentence.

6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › lawfullawful - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 15, 2024 · ( law) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society. Synonyms: just, legal, legitimate, licit. Antonyms: nonlawful, unlawful. Lawful money is always a land asset and can only be issued by an actual land jurisdiction government — not a corporation. Operating according to some law or fundamental principle.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlawful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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.

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   Lawful Definition. lôfəl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. In conformity with the principles of the law; permitted by law. A lawful act. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Recognized by or established by law; just or valid. Lawful debts. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.