LAWFUL Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word lawful. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word lawful. (close relations)

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	legitimate				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful adjective satellite • based on known statements or events or conditions • in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles • authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law verb • make legal • show or affirm to be just and legitimate • make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)
	licit				adjectiveadj
	adjective • sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality adjective satellite • authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
	legal				adjectiveadj
	adjective • established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules • of or relating to jurisprudence • relating to or characteristic of the profession of law adjective satellite • having legal efficacy or force • allowed by official rules
	rightful				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • legally valid • having a legally established claim
	allowable				adjectiveadj
	adjective • that may be permitted especially as according to rule adjective satellite • deductible according to the tax laws • deserving to be allowed or considered
	authorized				adjectiveadj
	adjective • endowed with authority
	valid				adjectiveadj
	adjective • well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force adjective satellite • still legally acceptable
	permitted				adjectiveadj
	noun • a legal document giving official permission to do something • the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization • large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies verb • consent to, give permission; permit • make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen • allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	just				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective • used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting • fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules adverb • and nothing more • indicating exactness or preciseness • only a moment ago • (used for emphasis) absolutely • only a very short time before • possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true) • exactly at this moment or the moment described • by a little adjective satellite • of moral excellence
	rule-governed				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • according to custom or rule or natural law
	true				adjectiveadj
	adjective • consistent with fact or reality; not false • expressing or given to expressing the truth noun • proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment adverb • as acknowledged adjective satellite • accurately placed or thrown • devoted (sometimes fanatically) to a cause or concept or truth • conforming to definitive criteria • worthy of being depended on • not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed • rightly so called • determined with reference to the earth's axis rather than the magnetic poles • having a legally established claim • in tune; accurate in pitch • accurately fitted; level verb • make level, square, balanced, or concentric

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