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- in a way that is allowed by law: She maintained that she was acting lawfully. The documentation meant that they could lawfully work in the United States.
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The meaning of LAWFUL is being in harmony with the law. How to use lawful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lawful.
adverb. uk / ˈlɔːf ə li / us / ˈlɑː- / Add to word list. LAW. according to the law, or legally: Records were lawfully obtained under a subpoena. Those who pay the taxes act lawfully and help decrease the budget deficit. (Definition of lawfully from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of lawfully.
adjective [ not gradable ] us / ˈlɔ·fəl / Add to word list. permitted by law; legal: The judge concluded that the search of the house had been lawful. (Definition of lawful from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) lawful | Business English. adjective.
adverb. formal us / ˈlɑː.f ə l.i / uk / ˈlɔː.f ə l.i / Add to word list. in a way that is allowed by law: She maintained that she was acting lawfully. The documentation meant that they could lawfully work in the United States. See. lawful. Fewer examples. Tobacco can be sold lawfully only to those 18 and older.
Definition of lawful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
In conformity with the principles of the law; permitted by law. A lawful act. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Recognized by or established by law; just or valid. Lawful debts. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Obeying the law; law-abiding.
adverb. by law; conforming to the law. “we are lawfully wedded now”. synonyms: de jure, legally. see more. see less. antonyms: unlawfully. not conforming to the law.
