lawful

Adjective
  1. Conformable to or allowed by law (synset 301398622)
    "lawful methods of dissent"
    also:
    • legal - established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
    • square, straight - characterized by honesty and fairness
    tells us about: lawfulness - the quality of conforming to law
    similar to: law-abiding, observant - (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
  2. According to custom or rule or natural law (synset 301966617)
    similar to: regular - in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
    same as: rule-governed
  3. Having a legally established claim (synset 301410239)
    "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"
    similar to: legitimate - of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
    same as: rightful, true
  4. Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law (synset 301404228)
    "a legitimate government"
    similar to: legal - established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
    same as: legitimate, licit

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