lawful

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /lɔ·fəl/

Adjective

Positive lawful

Comparative more lawful

Superlative most lawful

1. If an activity, agreement, or organization is lawful, it is allowed or recognized by law.
   • Synonym: legal
   • Antonyms: illegal and unlawful

   It's not lawful for a child to sign a contract.

   The question is whether their marriage was actually lawful.

Related words

• law
• lawfully