lawful
US /ˈlɑː.fəl/
UK /ˈlɑː.fəl/
1.
legal, legítimo, lícito
allowed by law; legitimate
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The police confirmed that his actions were entirely lawful.
La policía confirmó que sus acciones eran completamente legales.
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They sought a lawful way to resolve the dispute.
Buscaron una forma legal de resolver la disputa.