lawfully
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːfəli/
Definition
In a way that is permitted by law; legally.
Examples
The company was lawfully operating within the new regulations.
He was lawfully in possession of the goods.
She lawfully inherited the property from her aunt.
How to Use lawfully
- lawfully employed (collocation)
- Working legally with proper authorization. — "The contractor confirmed that all staff were lawfully employed."
- lawfully obtained (collocation)
- Acquired through legal means. — "She showed proof that the artifact was lawfully obtained."
- lawfully married (collocation)
- United in marriage according to the law. — "The couple had been lawfully married for over fifty years."
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