lawful

• Beschreibt etwas, das gesetzlich erlaubt, anerkannt oder rechtmäßig ist; nicht gesetzwidrig.

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

1. Allowed by lawB1formal

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

   Gesetzmäßig

   • 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.

   Synonymeallowableauthorizedlegallegitimatelicitpermissible

   Antonymecriminalillegalillicitunlawful

2. In accordance with rules or natureB2formal

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

   Gesetzmäßig

   • 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.

   Synonymeallowableconventionalcustomarylegitimatenaturalnormalorthodoxproperregularrightfulvalid

   Antonymeabnormalillegalillicitimproperirregularunlawfulunorthodoxwrongful

3. Having a legal rightB2formal

   Possessing a claim or entitlement that is recognized by law.

   Rechtsanspruch habend

   • 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.

   Synonymeentitledlegallegitimaterightful

4. Authorized or sanctionedB1formal

   Officially approved or permitted by legal authority.

   Gesetzmäßig

   • 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.

   Synonymeauthorizedconstitutionallegallegitimatelicitpermissiblesanctionedstatutoryvalid

   Antonymebannedforbiddenillegalillegitimateprohibitedunauthorizedunlawful