lawfully
Translation
lawfully, legally
Examples
The company acted lawfully at all times.
The company acted lawfully at all times.
The property was lawfully acquired.
The property was lawfully acquired.
Grammar Patterns
verb + ((lawfully)) to do something in a legal way They obtained the documents lawfully.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legally; Antonyms: unlawfully, illegally
Etymology
From 'lawful' + '-ly', an adverb-forming suffix.
Memory Tips
Describes an action done 'in a lawful way'. Just add '-ly' to the adjective 'lawful'.