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lawful
adjective
Conformable to or allowed by law
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ˈlɔːfʊl
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adjective
Conformable to or allowed by law
“Lawful methods of dissent”
adjective
Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
“A legitimate government”
adjective
Having a legally established claim
“The true and lawful king”
adjective
According to custom or rule or natural law
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Lawful methods of dissent
A legitimate government
The true and lawful king
The rightful heir
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