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Definition of lawfully

lawfully

/ˈlɔːfəli/
law · ful · ly
Adjective:lawful
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• adverb

1

In a manner that conforms to, is permitted by, or is recognized by the law.

Example

"The municipal committee ensured that the public land was lawfully acquired before construction began."

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• Rhymes for lawfully

• Nearby Words

lawbreaking
lawcourt
lawful
lawfully
lawfulness
lawgiver
lawless

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded from Old English as 'lagulice', formed from 'lawful' (derived from late Old English 'lagu', from Old Norse 'lög', meaning 'law') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lawfully. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lawfully
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