transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlȯ-fəl ]
adjective
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : being in harmony with the law
a lawful judgment
b. : constituted, authorized, or established by law : rightful
lawful institutions
2. : law-abiding
lawful citizens
• law·ful·ly -f(ə-)lē adverb
• law·ful·ness -fəl-nəs noun
Synonyms:
lawful , legal , legitimate , licit mean being in accordance with law. lawful may apply to conformity with law of any sort (as natural, divine, common, or canon)
the lawful sovereign
legal applies to what is sanctioned by law or in conformity with the law, especially as it is written or administered by the courts
legal residents of the state
legitimate may apply to a legal right or status but also, in extended use, to a right or status supported by tradition, custom, or accepted standards
a perfectly legitimate question about taxes
licit applies to a strict conformity to the provisions of the law and applies especially to what is regulated by law
the licit use of drugs by doctors