Lawful Definition & Meaning

(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; "law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit"

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules of or relating to jurisprudence

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful based on known statements or events or conditions

sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality

paying close attention especially to details quick to notice

devoid of violence or disruption; "an orderly crowd confronted the president" clean or organized; "her neat dress

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; "his regular calls on his customers"; "regular meals

legally valid; "a rightful inheritance" having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir

as acknowledged; "true, she is the smartest in her class" consistent with fact or reality; not false