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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024law•ful /ˈlɔfəl/USA pronunciation adj. - Lawallowed by law:a lawful enterprise.
- Lawrecognized by law;
legally qualified;
legitimate:a lawful king.
law•ful•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024law•ful (lô′fəl),USA pronunciation adj. - Lawallowed or permitted by law;
not contrary to law:a lawful enterprise. - Lawrecognized or sanctioned by law;
legitimate:a lawful marriage; a lawful heir. - Lawappointed or recognized by law;
legally qualified:a lawful king. - acting or living according to the law;
law-abiding:a lawful man; a lawful community.
- Middle English laghful. See law1, -ful 1250–1300
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged legal.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged licit.
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