adverb

lawfully

lawfully, legally

He acted lawfully at all times.

He acted lawfully at all times.

((to act/behave)) lawfully to do something in a way that conforms to the law. He acted lawfully at all times.

Synonyms: legally, legitimately; Antonyms: unlawfully, illegally

From 'law' + '-ful' (full of) + '-ly' (adverb suffix). Meaning 'in a way that is full of law'.

Think of being 'full of law'. If your actions are 'full of law', you are acting lawfully.

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