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lawful

/ˈlɔfl̩/adjective2 syllables

Lawful means: conformable to or allowed by law.

Synonyms for lawful13

adjective, as in conformable to or allowed by law

law-abiding, observant, legal, straight, square

adjective, as in having a legally established claim

true, rightful, legitimate

adjective, as in authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

legitimate, licit, legal

adjective, as in according to custom or rule or natural law

rule-governed, regular

also used for lawful

just, de jure

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Opposites of lawful

unlawful

What does lawful mean?4

adjective

1

conformable to or allowed by law“lawful methods of dissent”

2

having a legally established claim“the true and lawful king”

3

authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law“a legitimate government”

4

according to custom or rule or natural law

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with lawful?1

three syllables

unlawful
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Lawful in a sentence

  • He is the lawful owner of the company.CK
  • We need to handle this in a lawful manner.FeuDRenais2
  • A totally lawless state will be quite lawful carried through space and time.Manfredo
  • Is it lawful to conscript such young men against their will?LK
  • He recognized his son as lawful heir.unknown

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