Lawful (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The lawful residents of the building were granted permission to access the roof garden.
• She sought a lawful divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences.
• Lawful ways of making money from home were what the book claimed to teach its readers.
• A lawful demonstration required the participants to remain within designated boundaries.
• According to the law, citizens were granted lawful freedom to protest the proposed bill.

Antonyms

• Unlawful

Related Words

• Lawfulness (noun)

Meaning ²

Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Licit
• Legitimate

Related Words

• Lawfulness (noun)

Meaning ³

According to custom or rule or natural law.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Rule-governed

Meaning ⁴

Having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• True
• Rightful

Related Words

• Lawfulness (noun)