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Definition lawful in American English

lawful adjective

adjective
/ˈlɔf(ə)l/
1

not against the law

Example

lawful activities

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2

officially accepted by the government or another authority

Example

a lawful marriage

Example

lawful ownership

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Definition lawful in American English