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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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   The meaning of LAWFUL is being in harmony with the law. How to use lawful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lawful.

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   (Definition of lawful from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) lawful | American Dictionary. adjective [ not gradable ] us / ˈlɔ·fəl / Add to word list. permitted by law; legal: The judge concluded that the search of the house had been lawful.

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   adjective. 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.

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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: lawful methods of dissent. 2. Established, sanctioned, or recognized by the law: the lawful heir. 3.

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

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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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › lawfullawful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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.