lawful
/ˈlɔːfl/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5690 in the learning path
合法的；法律允许的
Definitions
adj. allowed or recognised by law
合法的；法律允许的
Example
The lost bicycle was returned to its lawful owner.
丢失的自行车已归还给其合法所有者。
Governments should ensure that personal information is collected only for lawful purposes and protected against misuse.
政府应确保个人信息仅用于合法目的的收集，并防止其遭到滥用。
Collocations
- lawful owner
- lawful authority
- lawful means
- lawful purpose
Word family
- law (n.)
- lawfully (adv.)
- unlawful (adj.)
- lawfulness (n.)
Synonyms
- legal
- legitimate
Antonyms
- unlawful
- illegal
Usage tip
lawful指法律允许；legal还可表示“与法律有关的”。
FAQ
- What does lawful mean?
- allowed or recognised by law
- How is lawful pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɔːfl/, US /ˈlɔːfl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
