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lawful

British pronunciation/lˈɔːfə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈɫɔfəɫ/
1

conformable to or allowed by law

antonyms : unlawful
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2

relating or conformable to the law or its administration

synonyms : legitimate
licit
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3

having a legally established claim

synonyms : rightful(a)
true(a)
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4

according to custom or rule or natural law

synonyms : rule-governed
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Examples
1He's lawful good.
2Give them a lawful successor to the kingdom.
3He's neutrally lawful in the law.
4Section 4013 prohibits disobedience of lawful court orders.
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