Associations to the word «Lawful»

Wiktionary

LAWFUL, adjective. Conforming to, or recognised by law or rules.
LAWFUL INTERCEPTION, noun. Wiretapping
LAWFUL INTERCEPTIONS, noun. Plural of lawful interception

Dictionary definition

LAWFUL, adjective. Conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of dissent".
LAWFUL, adjective. According to custom or rule or natural law.
LAWFUL, adjective. Having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king".
LAWFUL, adjective. Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a legitimate government".

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky