lawful, adj.
conformable to or allowed by law
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lawful
sample sentences
"lawful methods of dissent"
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authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
lawful legitimate licit
sample sentences
"a legitimate government"
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having a legally established claim
<adj.all> (a) (a)
lawful rightful true
sample sentences
"the legitimate heir""the true and lawful king"
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according to custom or rule or natural law
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lawful rule-governed
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