lawful

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Derived terms 1.3.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From law + -ful.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlɔːfəl/
• Rhymes: -ɔːfəl

[edit] Adjective

lawful (comparative more lawful, superlative most lawful)

1. Conforming to, permitted by, or recognised by law or rules.

[edit] Synonyms

• just
• legitimate
• licit
• permissible

[edit] Antonyms

• unlawful

[edit] Derived terms

• lawfully

[edit] Translations