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Lawfully Definition & Meaning

lawfully
adverb
  1. in a manner acceptable to common custom; "you cannot do this legitimately!"
  2. by law; conforming to the law; "we are lawfully wedded now"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lawfully mean?
in a manner acceptable to common custom; "you cannot do this legitimately!" by law; conforming to the law; "we are lawfully wedded now"
What part of speech is lawfully?
Lawfully is an adverb.
How many definitions does lawfully have?
Lawfully has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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