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lawful meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of lawful at MeaningMonkey.org. lawful meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.LAWFUL adjective
Definition of lawful (adjective)
- conformable to or allowed by law
- "lawful methods of dissent"
- antonym: unlawful
- according to custom or rule or natural law
- synonyms: rule-governed
- having a legally established claim
- authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
- "a legitimate government"
- synonyms: legitimate, licit
Source: Princeton University Wordnet