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Lawful

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

lawful


1 a : being in harmony with the law [a judgment] [a purpose]
b : constituted, authorized, or established by law [a duty]
2 : law-abiding [ citizens]
law·ful·ly adv

law·ful·ness n




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