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LAWFULLY

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• LAWFULLY (adverb)
The adverb LAWFULLY has 2 senses:

1. in a manner acceptable to common custom
2. by law; conforming to the law

Familiarity information: LAWFULLY used as an adverb is rare.

• LAWFULLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a manner acceptable to common custom

Synonyms:

lawfully; legitimately; licitly

Context example:

you cannot do this legitimately!

Antonym:

lawlessly (in an illegal manner)

Pertainym:

lawful (conformable to or allowed by law)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

By law; conforming to the law

Synonyms:

de jure; legally; lawfully

Context example:

we are lawfully wedded now

Antonym:

unlawfully (not conforming to the law)

Pertainym:

lawful (authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law)

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