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lawful

 

[ ˈlɔːfʊl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal system

Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.

Synonyms

legal, legitimate, valid

Examples of usage

  • The court declared that the actions of the defendant were lawful.
  • It is important to always act in a lawful manner to avoid legal consequences.
Context #2 | Adjective

moral code

In accordance with the moral code.

Synonyms

ethical, just, righteous

Examples of usage

  • His actions were not only lawful but also morally right.
  • She always strives to make decisions that are lawful and ethical.

Translations

Translations of the word "lawful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legal

🇮🇳 कानूनी

🇩🇪 gesetzlich

🇮🇩 sah

🇺🇦 законний

🇵🇱 legalny

🇯🇵 合法的な

🇫🇷 légal

🇪🇸 legal

🇹🇷 yasal

🇰🇷 합법적인

🇸🇦 قانوني

🇨🇿 legální

🇸🇰 legálne

🇨🇳 合法的

🇸🇮 zakonit

🇮🇸 lögmætur

🇰🇿 заңды

🇬🇪 კანონიერი

🇦🇿 qanuni

🇲🇽 legal

Etymology

The word 'lawful' originated from the Old English word 'lagufol', which combined 'lagu' meaning 'law' and 'fol' meaning 'full'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Middle English. The concept of lawfulness has been a fundamental aspect of human societies since ancient times, with various legal systems developing to regulate behavior and maintain order.

See also: law, lawbook, lawbreaker, lawbreaking, lawfully, lawfulness, lawgiver, lawless, lawlessness, lawmaker, lawmakers, lawmaking, lawman, laws, lawsuit, lawyer, lawyers, outlaw, unlawful, unlawfully.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,472, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.