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English adjective: lawful | |||
| 1. | lawful conformable to or allowed by law | ||
| Samples | Lawful methods of dissent. | ||
| Similar | law-abiding, observant | ||
| See also | legal, square, straight | ||
| Attribute | lawfulness | ||
| Antonyms | unlawful | ||
| 2. | lawful according to custom or rule or natural law | ||
| Synonyms | rule-governed | ||
| Similar | regular | ||
| Antonyms | irregular | ||
| 3. | lawful having a legally established claim | ||
| Samples | The legitimate heir. The true and lawful king. | ||
| Synonyms | rightful, true | ||
| Similar | legitimate | ||
| Antonyms | illegitimate | ||
| 4. | lawful authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | ||
| Samples | A legitimate government. | ||
| Synonyms | legitimate, licit | ||
| Similar | legal | ||
| Antonyms | illegal | ||
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