lawful

adjective

law·ful ˈlȯ-fəl How to pronounce lawful (audio)

: being in harmony with the law

a lawful judgment

: constituted, authorized, or established by law : rightful

lawful institutions

: law-abiding

lawful citizens

lawfully

ˈlȯ-f(ə-)lē How to pronounce lawful (audio)

adverb

lawfulness

ˈlȯ-fəl-nəs How to pronounce lawful (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

a lawful search of the property hunting is a lawful activity only if you have the proper license

Recent Examples on the Web State and federal courts, and the elections commission, have determined the grants were lawful in three separate challenges.

Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2022 When the allegations first surfaced last week, a government spokesman said the surveillance had been approved by a prosecutor and was lawful.

Fox News, 10 Aug. 2022 Their legal argument focuses on the common-law right of habeas corpus, which is typically used to determine whether a person’s detention is lawful.

Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 18 May 2022 His possession of them is entirely consistent with that right, and therefore lawful, regardless of the statutes the FBI cites in its warrant.

David B. Rivkin Jr. And Lee A. Casey, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 Prosecutor Khalil Quinan, in a response, wrote that Prieto himself has given numerous statements to the press while trying to limit lawful public records disclosures to the press.

David Ovalle, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 There are no vaccination requirements for returning United States citizens and lawful residents.

Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The program gives eligible U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents the ability to apply for parole for family members in Haiti.

New York Times, 11 June 2022 Travelers who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa must still show proof of vaccination before boarding their flight.

Arkansas Online, 11 June 2022 See More

lawful

adjective

as in legitimate

permitted by law hunting is a lawful activity only if you have the proper license

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legal
justifiable
authorized
regulation
licit
permissible
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allowable
constitutional
good
proper
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noncriminal
right
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innocent
just
de jure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unlawful
illegal
wrongful
illegitimate
illicit
evil
criminal
lawless
immoral
wrong
wicked
prohibited
sinful
unauthorized
unjust
bad
forbidden
iniquitous
guilty
impermissible
outlawed
unconstitutional
corrupt
reprobate
banned
nonconstitutional
under-the-table
under-the-counter

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of lawful are legal, legitimate, and licit. While all these words mean "being in accordance with law," lawful may apply to conformity with law of any sort (such as natural, divine, common, or canon).

the lawful sovereign

The meanings of legal and lawful largely overlap; however, legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts.

legal residents of the state

The words legitimate and lawful can be used in similar contexts, but legitimate may apply to a legal right or status but also, in extended use, to a right or status supported by tradition, custom, or accepted standards.

a perfectly legitimate question about taxes

While in some cases nearly identical to lawful, licit applies to a strict conformity to the provisions of the law and applies especially to what is regulated by law.

the licit use of drugs by doctors

单词	lawful
释义	lawful adjective law·ful ˈlȯ-fəl 1 a : being in harmony with the law a lawful judgment b : constituted, authorized, or established by law : rightful lawful institutions 2 : law-abiding lawful citizens lawfully ˈlȯ-f(ə-)lē adverb lawfulness ˈlȯ-fəl-nəs noun Synonyms legal legit [slang] legitimate licit See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a lawful search of the property hunting is a lawful activity only if you have the proper license Recent Examples on the Web State and federal courts, and the elections commission, have determined the grants were lawful in three separate challenges. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2022 When the allegations first surfaced last week, a government spokesman said the surveillance had been approved by a prosecutor and was lawful. Fox News, 10 Aug. 2022 Their legal argument focuses on the common-law right of habeas corpus, which is typically used to determine whether a person’s detention is lawful. Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 18 May 2022 His possession of them is entirely consistent with that right, and therefore lawful, regardless of the statutes the FBI cites in its warrant. David B. Rivkin Jr. And Lee A. Casey, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2022 Prosecutor Khalil Quinan, in a response, wrote that Prieto himself has given numerous statements to the press while trying to limit lawful public records disclosures to the press. David Ovalle, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2022 There are no vaccination requirements for returning United States citizens and lawful residents. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 The program gives eligible U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents the ability to apply for parole for family members in Haiti. New York Times, 11 June 2022 Travelers who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa must still show proof of vaccination before boarding their flight. Arkansas Online, 11 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition lawful adjective law·ful ˈlȯ-fəl 1 : permitted by law lawful conduct 2 : recognized by law She's the property's lawful owner. Legal Definition lawful adjective law·ful 1 a : being in harmony with the law a lawful judgment a lawful purpose b : constituted, authorized, or established by law a lawful duty 2 : law-abiding lawful citizens lawful adjective as in legitimate permitted by law hunting is a lawful activity only if you have the proper license Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance legitimate legal justifiable authorized regulation licit permissible legit allowable constitutional good proper statutory noncriminal right warrantable innocent just de jure Antonyms & Near Antonyms unlawful illegal wrongful illegitimate illicit evil criminal lawless immoral wrong wicked prohibited sinful unauthorized unjust bad forbidden iniquitous guilty impermissible outlawed unconstitutional corrupt reprobate banned nonconstitutional under-the-table under-the-counter See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of lawful are legal, legitimate, and licit. While all these words mean "being in accordance with law," lawful may apply to conformity with law of any sort (such as natural, divine, common, or canon). the lawful sovereign The meanings of legal and lawful largely overlap; however, legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts. legal residents of the state The words legitimate and lawful can be used in similar contexts, but legitimate may apply to a legal right or status but also, in extended use, to a right or status supported by tradition, custom, or accepted standards. a perfectly legitimate question about taxes While in some cases nearly identical to lawful, licit applies to a strict conformity to the provisions of the law and applies especially to what is regulated by law. the licit use of drugs by doctors
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lawful

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