law´ful|ness

law´ful|ness
law|ful «L fuhl», adjective.
1. according to law; done as the law directs: »

a lawful trial, a lawful arrest.

2. allowed by law; rightful: »

lawful demands.

3. law-abiding: »

a lawful man.

–law´ful|ly, adverb.
–law´ful|ness, noun.
Synonym Study 1, 2 Lawful, legal, legitimate mean according to law. Lawful means in agreement with or not against the laws of the state or community, the laws of a church, or moral law: »

To some people gambling is never lawful although it may be legal in some places.

Legal means authorized by or according to the actual terms of the legislative acts and other laws of a state or community enforced by the courts: »

Divorce is legal in the United States.

Legitimate means rightful according to law, recognized authority, or established standards: »

Sickness is a legitimate reason for a child's absence from school.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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