<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.</li><li>recognized or sanctioned by law; legitimate: a lawful marriage; a lawful heir.</li><li>appointed or recognized by law; legally qualified: a lawful king.</li><li>acting or living according to the law; law-abiding: a lawful man; a lawful community.</li></ul>