Lawful — synonyms, lawful antonyms, definition

1. lawful (a)

allowable allowed appropriate approved apt authorised authoritative authorized canonical conclusive constitutional decisive democratic deserved due equitable even-handed fair fitting forensic • • •

2. lawful (Adjective)

legit rule-governed true unlawful

lawful (Adjective) — Conformable to or allowed by law. ex. "lawful methods of dissent"

lawful (Adjective) — According to custom, rule or natural law.

lawful (Adjective) — Having a legally established claim. ex. "the true and lawful king" ex. "the rightful and lawful king"

lawful (Adjective) — Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law. ex. "a lawful government"

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