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Adjective lawful has 4 senses
- lawful - conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent"
Antonyms: unlawful, outlaw, open, wide-open, lawless, wrongful
- lawful, orderly, rule-governed - according to custom or rule or natural law
Antonym: irregular (indirect, via regular)
- true, lawful, rightful - having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"
Antonym: illegitimate (indirect, via legitimate)
- lawful, legitimate, licit - authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government"
Antonym: illegal (indirect, via legal)
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