26984 words

lawful

3 definitions • 5 examples
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allowed by the law:

Examples:

Judge Keenan concluded that the surveillance had been lawful.
He said he was going about his lawful business as a journalist.
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Examples:

The judge concluded that the search of the house had been lawful.
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allowed by law:

Examples:

The judge concluded that the search of the offices had been lawful.
lawful authority/excuse/purpose He pleaded that the respondents had no lawful authority to demolish his client's building.

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