Definition of lawful Lawful
/lɔˈfʌl/ - [loful] - law•ful
We found 9 definitions of lawful from 5 different sources.
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What does lawful mean?
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Adjectivelawful, lawfuller, lawfullest |
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| lawful - conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent" | ||
| unlawful contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law; "unlawful measures"; "unlawful money"; "unlawful hunters" | ||
| legal allowed by official rules; "a legal pass receiver" | ||
| square, straight rigidly conventional or old-fashioned | ||
| lawfulness the quality of conforming to law | ||
| lawful - authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government" | ||
| legitimate, licit | ||
| legal allowed by official rules; "a legal pass receiver" | ||
| lawful - according to custom or rule or natural law | ||
| rule-governed | ||
| lawful - having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king" | ||
| true, rightful | ||
| legitimate of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful | ||
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- lawful (Adjective)
Conforming to, or recognised by law or rules.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- lawful (a.)
Conformable to law; allowed by law; legitimate; competent. - lawful (a.)
Constituted or authorized by law; rightful; as, the lawful owner of lands.
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lawful
Conforming to, permitted by, or recognised by law or rules.
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