lawful has definitions from the field of law
1
[ adjective ] (law) authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

Synonyms

legitimate licit

Examples

"a legitimate government"

Related terms

legal

2
[ adjective ] having a legally established claim

Synonyms

rightful true

Examples

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

Related terms

legitimate

3
[ adjective ] according to custom or rule or natural law

Related terms

regular

4
[ adjective ] (law) conformable to or allowed by law

Examples

"lawful methods of dissent"

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