lawful

/'lɔ:ful/
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lawful

A police officer directs traffic at a lawful intersection.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law: Describes something that is permitted, recognized, or established by the legal system.
    • Having a legally established claim: Refers to a right, title, or status that is valid and recognized by law.
    • According to custom, rule, or natural law: Describes actions or principles that are considered right or acceptable based on established norms or inherent moral principles.
    • Conformable to or allowed by law: Indicates that an action or method does not violate any statutes or regulations.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The police used only lawful means to conduct the investigation.
    • He is the lawful heir to the estate, as stated in the will.
    • Protest is a lawful form of expression in a democratic society.
    • They sought a lawful resolution to the dispute through the courts.
Advanced Usage

  • "Lawful authority": Power or right that is granted and recognized by law.

    • The officer acted under lawful authority when issuing the order.

  • "Lawful age": The age at which a person is recognized by law as having full adult rights and responsibilities.

    • She inherited the property when she reached lawful age.
Variants and Related Words

  • Lawfully (adverb): In a lawful manner.

    • The property was lawfully acquired.

  • Lawfulness (noun): The quality or state of being lawful.

    • The court confirmed the lawfulness of the contract.

  • Unlawful (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law.

    • The judge ruled the search was unlawful.
Synonyms
  • Legal: Permitted or recognized by law.
  • Legitimate: Conforming to the law or to rules; valid.
  • Licit: Not forbidden by law; permissible.
  • Authorized: Having official permission or approval.
Antonyms
  • Illegal: Contrary to or forbidden by law.
  • Illicit: Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
  • Unlawful: Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law.
Related Phrases and Idioms

  • "Lawful good": A term from role-playing games and ethical frameworks describing a character or alignment that combines a commitment to law with a commitment to moral good.

    • In the game, paladins are often characters of lawful good alignment.

  • "Within one's lawful rights": Acting in a way that is legally permissible.

    • The homeowner was within his lawful rights to refuse entry.
lawful

A police officer directs traffic at a lawful intersection.

Adjective
  1. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
    • a legitimate government
  2. having a legally established claim
    • the legitimate heir
    • the true and lawful king
  3. according to custom or rule or natural law
  4. conformable to or allowed by law
    • lawful methods of dissent

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