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What does lawful mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word lawful? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Conforming to, or recognised by law or rules.
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Removal of a child from a parent without lawful authority may amount to the criminal offence of child abduction.
From the beginning, the United States Constitution recognized capital punishment as lawful.
Dispossessed people have the right to the lawful recovery of their property and compensation.
In fact, English law renders an arrest lawful if the police officer has reasonable grounds for suspicion.
He also has two convictions for detaining a child without lawful authority, she said.
This is the time of year when motorists, going about their lawful business, are likely to find themselves at the back of huge queues of vehicles.

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