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lawful

/ˈlɔːfəl/

Translations

lawfuladjective

more lawful

Comp.

most lawful

Super.

/ˈlɔːfəl/

légitimePour une personne, un enfant ou un héritier né dans le mariage; par extension, juridiquement fondé.

The nobleman insisted that his son was the lawful heir to the title.

Le noble insistait sur le fait que son fils était l’héritier légitime du titre.

légalSe dit surtout d’une action, d’une activité ou d’un statut conforme à la loi.

The company ensured that all its operations were lawful.

L’entreprise s’est assurée que toutes ses activités étaient légales.

Additional translations

liciteTerme juridique ou soutenu, souvent employé pour ce qui est autorisé par la loi.

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lawfuladjective

Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.

The company ensured that all its operations were lawful and complied with industry regulations.

Acting or behaving in accordance with the law.

He was known as a lawful citizen who always respected the rules of the community.

Legitimate by birth; born within wedlock and entitled by law to inherit.

The nobleman insisted that his son was the lawful heir to the title.