lawful
adjective
[ ˈlɔːfʊl ]
• conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.
• "it is an offence to carry a weapon in public without lawful authority"
Similar:
legitimate,
legal,
licit,
just,
permissible,
permitted,
allowable,
allowed,
rightful,
proper,
constitutional,
legalized,
sanctioned,
authorized,
warranted,
justified,
justifiable,
approved,
recognized,
admissible,
above board,
within the law,
going by the rules,
legit,
kosher,
by the book,
law-abiding,
righteous,
honourable,
good,
decent,
solid,
virtuous,
moral,
ethical,
orderly,
well behaved,
peacekeeping,
peaceful,
civilized,
dutiful,
duteous,
obedient,
compliant,
complying,
disciplined,
