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Lawfully (Adverb)

In a manner acceptable to common custom; "you cannot do this legitimately!".

She obtained the permit and began constructing the fence lawfully around her property.
He has every right to be upset, you cannot end a long-term lease lawfully without sufficient notice.
You cannot fire someone based on their age or sex, that is not terminating them lawfully.
If the witness lies under oath, that is not testifying lawfully.
In most countries, polygamy is not recognized and you cannot enter into multiple marriages lawfully.

By law; conforming to the law; "we are lawfully wedded now".

The new employee was lawfully hired after passing all the required background checks and screenings.
She was lawfully allowed to work in the country due to her valid visa and work permit.
As a licensed therapist, she was lawfully qualified to provide counseling services to her clients.
The court ruled that the search was lawfully conducted and the evidence obtained could be used in the trial.
According to the contract, the tenant was lawfully required to give 30 days' notice before moving out of the apartment.