Lawful

Synonyms of lawful

• legal
• legitimate
• valid

Antonyms of lawful

• illegal
• illegitimate
• unlawful

Collocations of lawful

lawful manner

Frequency: 70 %

The documents were obtained in a lawful manner.

lawful authority

Frequency: 60 %

The police acted under lawful authority.

lawful rights

Frequency: 55 %

Citizens have lawful rights that must be protected.

lawful owner

Frequency: 50 %

The rightful and lawful owner of the property was determined.

lawful action

Frequency: 45 %

The company took lawful action against the employee.

Idiomatic Expressions for lawful

• Phrase: within the bounds of the lawful
  Meaning: acting in accordance with the law or legal limits
  Usage: The protesters were reminded to stay within the bounds of the lawful during the demonstration.