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Synonyms for

Lawfully

Adverb / ˈlɔ:fʌli: / Another word for lawfully — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a legal and rightful manner

Synonyms & similar words

legitimately illegitimately illicitly unlawfully lawlessly licitly legally dejure legally rightfully justly fairly honestly ethically morally uprightly law-abidingly legitimately validly genuinely truly authentically correctly properly right straight square clean

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  1. The police officer handled the situation lawfully.
  2. You must act lawfully and with integrity.
  3. The company conducted its business lawfully.
  4. The judge ruled that the defendant acted lawfully.
  5. He obtained the property lawfully.

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