lawful (Meaning)
lawful (a)
conformable to or allowed by law
lawful (s)
according to custom or rule or natural law
having a legally established claim
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
lawful (a.)
Conformable to law; allowed by law; legitimate; competent.
Constituted or authorized by law; rightful; as, the lawful owner of lands.
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lawful Sentence Examples
- The police officer acted in a lawful manner during the arrest.
- The decision of the court was lawful and binding on both parties.
- The government's actions must be lawful and within the limits of the constitution.
- The protesters assembled in a lawful manner and exercised their right to free speech.
- The contract between the two parties was lawful and enforceable in a court of law.
- The company's business practices were found to be lawful and in compliance with all regulations.
- The lawful age for drinking alcohol varies from country to country.
- The judge issued a lawful order to compel the witness to testify.
- The search warrant was deemed lawful and the evidence obtained was admissible in court.
- The lawful use of force is sometimes necessary to maintain order and protect life.
FAQs About the word lawful
conformable to or allowed by law, according to custom or rule or natural law, having a legally established claim, authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance wi
legal,legitimate,justifiable, allowable, licit, permissible, legit, regulation, authorized, noncriminal
criminal, evil, illegal, illicit, illegitimate, illegitimate, evil, criminal, wrong, bad
The police officer acted in a lawful manner during the arrest.
The decision of the court was lawful and binding on both parties.
The government's actions must be lawful and within the limits of the constitution.
The protesters assembled in a lawful manner and exercised their right to free speech.
