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lawful

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Main Entry:
law·ful 
          Listen to the pronunciation of lawful
Pronunciation:
\ˈl-fəl\
Function:
adjective
Date:
14th century
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>
law·ful·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of lawfully \-f(ə-)lē\ adverb
law·ful·ness 
          Listen to the pronunciation of lawfulness \-fəl-nəs\ noun
synonyms lawful, legal, legitimate, licit mean being in accordance with law. lawful may apply to conformity with law of any sort (as natural, divine, common, or canon) <the lawful sovereign>. 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>. 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>. 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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