Synonyms for lawful
ˈlɔ fəllaw·ful

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1. lawfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   just, legitimate, permissible, licit

   Antonyms:
   unlawful

2. lawfuladjective

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

   Synonyms:
   just, legitimate, permissible, licit

   Antonyms:
   unlawful

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1. lawful

   Synonyms:
   innocent, just, legal, meritorious, moral, right, virtuous

   Antonyms:
   abominable, criminal, culpable, felonious, flagitious, guilty, illegal, immoral, iniquitous, nefarious, sinful, unlawful, vicious, vile, wicked, wrong

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1. lawful

   Synonyms:
   legal, permissible, orderly, right, allowable, fair, constitutional, rightful, legitimate

   Antonyms:
   illegal, impermissible, unlawful, wrong, lawless, unfair

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1. lawfuladjective

   conformable to or allowed by law

   "lawful methods of dissent"

   Synonyms:
   rule-governed, licit, rightful(a), true(a), legitimate

   Antonyms:
   outlaw(a), lawless, illegitimate, wrongful, illegal, irregular, wide-open, unlawful

2. lawful, rule-governedadjective

   according to custom or rule or natural law

   Synonyms:
   rule-governed, licit, rightful(a), true(a), legitimate

   Antonyms:
   illegitimate, lawless, illegal, wide-open, outlaw(a), wrongful, unlawful, irregular

3. true(a), lawful, rightful(a)adjective

   having a legally established claim

   "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"

   Antonyms:
   wide-open, irregular, unlawful, illegitimate, lawless, outlaw(a), wrongful, illegal

4. lawful, legitimate, licitadjective

   authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

   "a legitimate government"

   Synonyms:
   rule-governed, licit, logical, rightful(a), true(a), legitimate

   Antonyms:
   unlawful, lawless, wide-open, illegitimate, illegal, irregular, outlaw(a), wrongful

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1. lawfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   legal, legalized, legitimate, constitutional

2. lawfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   allowable, permissible

3. lawfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   rightful, just, proper

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1. lawfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   legal, legitimate, licit, legalized

   Antonyms:
   unlawful

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1. List of paraphrases for "lawful":

   licit, legitimate, legal, rightful, statutory, legally

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How to use lawful in a sentence?

1. U.S. vs Cruikshan:

   The right of bearing arms for a lawful purpose is not a right granted by the Constitution neither is it in any manner dependent upon that instrument for its existence.

2. The Metropolitan Police:

   There is a lawful reason for him to be in the car, the use of force was justified and the union stands behind the actions the officers took.

3. Marco Rubio:

   For years, the District of Columbia has infringed on its residents’ Second Amendment rights and rendered them vulnerable to criminals who could care less what the gun laws are, this legislation will finally allow D.C.’s law-abiding residents and visitors access to firearms for sporting or lawful defense of themselves and their homes, businesses and families.

4. Loretta Lynch:

   Do not be discouraged by those who use your lawful actions as cover for their heinous violence, we will continue to safeguard your constitutional rights and to work with you in the difficult mission of building a better nation and a brighter future.

5. David Hammond:

   Someone who is at sea, has no food and has put people at notice that they are in trouble within the sight of land, I would say there is a lawful obligation for governments to help them.