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lawful

/ˈlɔːfəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does lawful mean?

adjective

Conforming to or permitted by law; lawful is often used to emphasize that something is legal or acceptable.

Example

"The company's actions were deemed lawful by the regulatory body."

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