lawful

Definition

  • adjective: allowed by the law
  • adjective: being in harmony with the law
  • synonyms: legal, rightful, regular

Examples

  • In the wedding ceremony he was asked, “Do you take this woman to be your 'lawfully' wedded wife?” [=do you accept this woman as your wife according to the law?]

  • They went to court to determine the property's 'lawful' [='rightful, legal'] owner.

  • Companies cannot 'lawfully' [='legally'] sell private medical information.

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