adj. Function: adjective
being in accordance with law FF1C; obtained lawful custody of the child FF1E;
Synonyms: innocent, legal, legitimate, licit
Related Words: 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