lawful

• Que 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.

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.

   Permitido por la ley

   • 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.

   Sinónimosallowableauthorizedlegallegitimatelicitpermissible

   Antónimoscriminalillegalillicitunlawful

2. In accordance with rules or natureB2formal

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

   conforme a la ley o a las reglas

   • 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.

   Sinónimosallowableconventionalcustomarylegitimatenaturalnormalorthodoxproperregularrightfulvalid

   Antónimosabnormalillegalillicitimproperirregularunlawfulunorthodoxwrongful

3. Having a legal rightB2formal

   Possessing a claim or entitlement that is recognized by law.

   que tiene derecho legal

   • 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.

   Sinónimosentitledlegallegitimaterightful

4. Authorized or sanctionedB1formal

   Officially approved or permitted by legal authority.

   Autorizado o sancionado por la ley

   • 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.

   Sinónimosauthorizedconstitutionallegallegitimatelicitpermissiblesanctionedstatutoryvalid

   Antónimosbannedforbiddenillegalillegitimateprohibitedunauthorizedunlawful