lawfully

/ˈlɑfəli/
/ˈlɔfəli/
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Definitions of lawfully
  1. adverb
    by law; conforming to the law
    “we are lawfully wedded now”
    synonyms: de jure, legally
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    antonyms:
    unlawfully
    not conforming to the law
  2. adverb
    in a manner acceptable to common custom
    synonyms: legitimately, licitly
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    antonyms:
    lawlessly
    in an illegal manner
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