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lawful

adjective

law·​ful ˈlȯ-fəl How to pronounce lawful (audio)
1
a
: being in harmony with the law
a lawful judgment
b
: constituted, authorized, or established by law : rightful
lawful institutions
2
: law-abiding
lawful citizens
lawfully
ˈlȯ-f(ə-)lē How to pronounce lawful (audio)
adverb
lawfulness
ˈlȯ-fəl-nəs How to pronounce lawful (audio)
noun

Synonyms

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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).

the lawful sovereign

legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts.

legal residents of the state

legitimate may apply to a legal right or status but also, in extended use, to a right or status supported by tradition, custom, or accepted standards.

a perfectly legitimate question about taxes

licit applies to a strict conformity to the provisions of the law and applies especially to what is regulated by law.

the licit use of drugs by doctors

Example Sentences

a lawful search of the property hunting is a lawful activity only if you have the proper license
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of lawful was in the 14th century

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