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lawful

adjective

conformable to or allowed by law

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
L
Ends with
L
Contains
AW
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlɔːfʊl

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Meaning

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adjective

  1. conformable to or allowed by law

    “lawful methods of dissent”

adjective

  1. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

    “a legitimate government”

adjective

  1. having a legally established claim

    “the true and lawful king”

adjective

  1. according to custom or rule or natural law

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Example Sentences

lawful methods of dissent
a legitimate government
the true and lawful king
the rightful heir

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