| lawful | (adjective) conformable to or allowed by law | - |
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| (adjective) authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | Synonyms: legitimate, licit |
| (adjective) having a legally established claim | Synonyms: rightful, true |
| (adjective) according to custom or rule or natural law | Synonyms: rule-governed |
| lawfully | (adverb) by law; conforming to the law | Synonyms: de jure, legally |
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| (adverb) in a manner acceptable to common custom | Synonyms: legitimately, licitly |
| lawfulness | (noun) the quality of conforming to law | - |
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