lawful
adjective
1. conformable to or allowed by law
- lawful methods of dissent
Similar word(s): observant, legal, square, straight
2. according to custom or rule or natural law
Similar word(s): regular
3. having a legally established claim
- the true and lawful king
Similar word(s): legitimate, rightful, true
4. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
Similar word(s): legal, legitimate, licit