Lawful

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈlɔːfÊŠl/
• Rhymes: -ɔːfÊŠl

Origin

From Middle English laweful, equivalent to law + -ful, conflated with Middle English leful, leeful, leveful ("according to law, lawful, pertaining to law"). See also leveful.

Full definition of lawful

Adjective

1. Conforming to, or recognised by law or rules.

Synonyms

• just
• legitimate
• licit

Antonyms

• unlawful

Derived terms

• lawfully