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- DictionaryLaw·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"
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). legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts.
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 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.
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.
Jun 2, 2024 · lawful ( comparative more lawful, superlative most lawful) ( law) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society. Lawful money is always a land asset and can only be issued by an actual land jurisdiction government — not a corporation. The laws are controversial.
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.
Definition of lawful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. Obeying the law; law-abiding.
lawful meaning, definition, what is lawful: allowed or recognized by law: Learn more.
