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Lawful
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Simple meaning
What does Lawful mean?
Lawful means allowed by law.
Dictionary definition
Allowed by law or following the law.
Example sentences
Lawful in a sentence
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The sign explained the lawful way to park.
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Students discussed lawful rules for sharing public spaces.
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The civics lesson showed how lawful actions follow rules created to keep communities fair and safe.
Synonyms
Words like Lawful
legalAllowed by law.
permittedAllowed by rules or authority.
Antonyms
Opposite words
illegalNot allowed by law.
unlawfulAgainst the law.
Word family
Lawful word family
Base word
lawful
adjective
lawful
Allowed by law.
adverb
lawfully
In a way that follows the law.
noun
lawfulness
The quality of being lawful.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does lawful mean?
Lawful means legal or allowed by law.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lawful?
Legal and lawful both mean allowed by law.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of lawful?
Illegal means not allowed by law, which is the opposite of lawful.
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