adj
lawful
LAWFL
adj
1
Allowed or recognised by the law.
"The company checked that the merger was lawful before signing anything."
"She only uses lawful means to collect the debt."
2
In tabletop role-playing games, describing a character who follows rules, traditions, and codes of conduct.
"His paladin has a lawful good alignment."
How to Use Lawful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPermitted by the law, or (in games) rule-following by nature.
Common pairings
lawful order
lawful means
lawful alignment
Word Forms
more lawful comparative, lawfuls plural, most lawful superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English laweful — "law" plus the suffix "-ful."