Definition Definition

lawful - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'lawful' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lawful [ a.]
- Conformable to law; allowed by law; legitimate; competent.
- Constituted or authorized by law; rightful; as, the lawful owner of lands.

Meaning of 'lawful' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . lawful [ a]
Meaning (1):
- conformable to or allowed by law
Example in sentence:
  • lawful methods of dissent
2 . lawful [ s]
Meaning (2):
- authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
Example in sentence:
  • a legitimate government
Meaning (3):
- having a legally established claim
Example in sentence:
  • the legitimate heir;
  • the true and lawful king

Nearby Words:

law law-abiding law-fall lawbreaker lawe lawer lawgiver lawgiving lawing lawless

See 'lawful' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Related Definitions

  • Unlawful employment practice
    Unlawful employment practice any policy or practice that has discriminatory intent or effect and cannot be shown to be essential to the successful performance of the job in question.

Categories

Browse Dictionary