adjective
being in accordance with law
obtained lawful custody of the child
Synonyms: innocent, legal, legitimate, licit
Related Word: condign, due, rightful; allowable, permissible; justifiable, warrantable; bona fide
Idioms: of right
Contrasted words: flagitious, iniquitous, nefarious; improper, unjustifiable, wrong; criminal, guilty, peccant; illegitimate, illicit
Antonyms: lawless, unlawful