CEFR B2

lawful

adjective

Meaning

Allowed or permitted by law.

Examples

The company's actions were entirely lawful and within the bounds of the contract.
She sought a lawful way to contest the decision.

Synonyms: legal, legitimate, permissible, sanctioned

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lawful (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːfəl/

Definition

Allowed or permitted by law.

Examples

The company's actions were entirely lawful and within the bounds of the contract.
She sought a lawful way to contest the decision.
It is important to ensure that all evidence collected is lawful.

How to Use lawful

lawful basis for (prepositional phrase): A legitimate reason or justification according to the law. — "The government stated there was no lawful basis for the arrest."
lawful possession of (prepositional phrase): Having legal ownership or control of something. — "He was arrested for the lawful possession of a firearm."

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