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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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The meaning of LAWFUL is being in harmony with the law. How to use lawful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lawful.
(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.
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.
Lawful definition: allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law. See examples of LAWFUL used in a sentence.
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.
(Definition of lawful from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) lawful | Intermediate English. adjective [ not gradable ] us / ˈlɔ·fəl / Add to word list Add to word list. permitted by law; legal: The judge concluded that the search of the house had been lawful.
Definition of lawful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
LAWFUL definition: allowed by the law: . Learn more.
A complete guide to the word "LAWFUL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
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.
