lawful

adjectives

conformable to or allowed by law
"lawful methods of dissent"
lawful
is derived from
lawfulness
antonym
unlawful
is similar to
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
"law-abiding citizens"; "observant of the speed limit"
law-abiding, observant
see also
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
legal
see also
characterized by honesty and fairness
"straight dealing"; "a square deal"
square, straight
is an attribute of
the quality of conforming to law
lawfulness
according to custom or rule or natural law
lawful, rule-governed
having a legally established claim
"the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"
lawful, rightful, true
is derived from
lawfulness
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
"a legitimate government"
lawful, legitimate, licit
is derived from
lawfulness