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lawful in German

lawful in German is legal, gesetzlich, rechtsmäßig — lawful means allowed or recognised by the law.

lawful in German

legal
adj
(legal) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.
gesetzlich
adj
(legal) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.
rechtsmäßig
adj
(legal) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.

What does "lawful" mean?

  1. adj Allowed or recognised by the law.
    "The company checked that the merger was lawful before signing anything."
  2. adj In tabletop role-playing games, describing a character who follows rules, traditions, and codes of conduct.
    "His paladin has a lawful good alignment."
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lawful in a sentence

  • The company checked that the merger was lawful before signing anything.
  • She only uses lawful means to collect the debt.
  • His paladin has a lawful good alignment.

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What is "lawful" in German?

"lawful" in German is legal, gesetzlich, rechtsmäßig. lawful means: Allowed or recognised by the law.

How do you use "lawful" in a sentence?

Example: "The company checked that the merger was lawful before signing anything." In German, "lawful" is legal, gesetzlich, rechtsmäßig.

Are there other ways to say "lawful" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "lawful": legal, gesetzlich, rechtsmäßig.

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