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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"
Definition of lawful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Feb 15, 2024 · lawful ( comparative more lawful, superlative most lawful) ( 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.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English law‧ful /ˈlɔːfəl $ ˈlɒː-/ adjective formal or law allowed or recognized by law SYN legal It is not lawful to kill or injure a pet animal. a lawful arrest his lawful wife —lawfully adverb —lawfulness noun [ uncountable] Examples from the Corpus lawful • The police may not interfere in lawful dem...
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.
1. : allowed by the law. lawful conduct. a lawful search of the property. — opposite unlawful. 2. : according to the law. They went to court to determine the property's lawful [= rightful, legal] owner.
law•ful (lô′ fəl), adj. Law allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise. Law recognized or sanctioned by law; legitimate: a lawful marriage; a lawful heir. Law appointed or recognized by law; legally qualified: a lawful king. acting or living according to the law;
Refers to something that is in accordance with the law. Denotes being sanctioned or legitimized by law. How to use "lawful" in a sentence. The lawful possession of property ensures individuals the right to keep or use it. The business was found to be lawful, complying with all state and federal regulations.
