adj. 25B6; adjective
a verdict of lawful killing : LEGITIMATE, legal, licit, just, permissible, permitted, allowable, allowed, rightful, sanctioned, authorized, warranted, within the law; informal legit.
a lawful political organization : LAW-ABIDING, righteous, good, decent, virtuous, moral, orderly, well behaved, peaceful, dutiful, obedient, compliant, disciplined.
illegal, criminal.