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LAWFULLY

(adverb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Lawfully.

Lawfully - as an adverb

In a manner acceptable to common custom

Example: "You cannot do this legitimately!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
legitimatelylicitly
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lawlessly

By law; conforming to the law

Example: "We are lawfully wedded now"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
de jurelegally
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unlawfully

Example Sentences

"The police officer made an arrest based on a lawfully obtained search warrant."
"The company is committed to conducting its business lawfully and ethically."
"The contract was deemed invalid as it was not signed by a lawfully authorized representative."
"They were lawfully married according to the country's marriage laws."
"The union went on strike to protest the employer's failure to abide by lawfully negotiated terms."
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Word Game Points

Is LAWFULLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lawfully is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LAWFULLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is LAWFULLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lawfully is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAWFULLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is LAWFULLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lawfully is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAWFULLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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