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lawful a. conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent"
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lawful s. [
true, rightful] having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"
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lawful s. [
legitimate, licit] authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government"
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