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| 1. | [ adjective ] (law) authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | |
| Synonyms: | legitimate licit | |
| Examples: | "a legitimate government" |
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| Related terms: | legal | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] having a legally established claim | |
| Synonyms: | rightful true | |
| Examples: | "the legitimate heir" "the true and lawful king" |
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| Related terms: | legitimate | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] according to custom or rule or natural law | |
| Synonyms: | orderly rule-governed | |
| Related terms: | regular | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (law) conformable to or allowed by law | |
| Examples: | "lawful methods of dissent" |
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| Related terms: | unlawful law-abiding legal straight lawfulness | |
| Similar spelling: |
lawfully lapful Lappula lapel label |
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