lawful

Describes something that is allowed or recognized by law; not illegal.

ruОписывает то, что разрешено или признано законом; не являющееся незаконным.esQue está permitido o reconocido por la ley; que no es ilegal. También puede referirse a lo que se ajusta a las normas o principios establecidos.frQualifie ce qui est permis ou reconnu par la loi; ce qui n'est pas illégal.deBeschreibt etwas, das gesetzlich erlaubt, anerkannt oder rechtmäßig ist; nicht gesetzwidrig.ptDescreve aquilo que é permitido ou reconhecido pela lei; que não é ilegal.zh指得到法律允许或承认的；不违法的。也可指符合规则、道德或宗教戒律的。arوصف لما هو مسموح به أو معترف به بموجب القانون؛ وغير مخالف للقانون.

1. Allowed by law B1 formal

   Conforming to or permitted by the law of a country or state.

   • The protest was peaceful and entirely lawful.
   • Only lawful citizens are allowed to vote in the election.
   • The court ruled that the contract was lawful.

   ruЗаконныйesPermitido por la leyfrConforme à la loideGesetzmäßigptLegalzh合法的arقانوني

   Synonyme: allowableauthorizedlegallegitimatelicitpermissible

   Antonyme: criminalillegalillicitunlawful

2. In accordance with rules or nature B2 formal

   Following established customs, rules, or the natural order of things.

   • The lawful succession of the throne followed ancient traditions.
   • It is a lawful expectation that children respect their parents.
   • The natural cycle of seasons is a lawful process.

   ruЗаконныйesconforme a la ley o a las reglasfrConforme aux règles ou à la naturedeGesetzmäßigptLegalzh合法的arقانوني

   Synonyme: allowableconventionalcustomarylegitimatenaturalnormalorthodoxproperregularrightfulvalid

   Antonyme: abnormalillegalillicitimproperirregularunlawfulunorthodoxwrongful

3. Having a legal right B2 formal

   Possessing a claim or entitlement that is recognized by law.

   • She is the lawful owner of the property.
   • The lawful heir inherited the estate after the will was read.
   • Only the lawful guardian can make decisions for the child.

   ruИмеющий законное правоesque tiene derecho legalfrAyant un droit légaldeRechtsanspruch habendptQue tem direito legalzh有合法权利的arصاحب حق قانوني

   Synonyme: entitledlegallegitimaterightful

4. Authorized or sanctioned B1 formal

   Officially approved or permitted by legal authority.

   • The police conducted a lawful search of the premises.
   • The company's activities are all lawful under current regulations.
   • A lawful arrest requires a warrant or probable cause.

   ruЗаконныйesAutorizado o sancionado por la leyfrAutorisé ou sanctionnédeGesetzmäßigptLícitozh合法的arقانوني

   Synonyme: authorizedconstitutionallegallegitimatelicitpermissiblesanctionedstatutoryvalid

   Antonyme: bannedforbiddenillegalillegitimateprohibitedunauthorizedunlawful

• more lawful comparative form
• most lawful superlative form