lawful

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BrE /ˈlɔːfl/ AmE /ˈlɔːfəl/

adjective en → es

1 LEGAL [attributive, predicative] B1

allowed or required by law; legal

legal, conforme a la ley

  • be lawful

Collocations lawful act · lawful entry

  • The police have the right to enter a property if it is lawful.

    La policía tiene el derecho de entrar en una propiedad si es legal.

2 PERMITTED [attributive, predicative] B1

allowed or permitted by rules, customs, or traditions; legitimate

permitido, legítimo

  • be lawful

Collocations lawful behavior · lawful conduct

  • The company's policy is to encourage lawful business practices.

    La política de la empresa es fomentar prácticas comerciales legales.