lawful
Translation
lawful, legal, legitimate
Examples
It is a lawful requirement to wear a seatbelt.
It is a lawful requirement to wear a seatbelt.
He is the lawful owner of the property.
He is the lawful owner of the property.
Grammar Patterns
((lawful)) + noun describing something as legal It was a lawful act.
Similar Words
Synonyms: legal, legitimate; Antonyms: unlawful, illegal
Etymology
From 'law' + '-ful' (full of). Literally 'full of law'.
Memory Tips
Think of something being 'full of law', meaning it complies completely with the law.