lawful   (TTS Sound)

The adj lawful has 4 senses

• lawful -- (conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent")


• lawful, rule-governed -- (according to custom or rule or natural law)


• true, lawful, rightful -- (having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king")


• lawful, legitimate, licit -- (authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government")