adverb
Uncommon
lawfully
Lawfully (adverb) means In a way that follows the law. Example: “The property was lawfully seized after the court order.”
adverb
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In a way that follows the law.
"The property was lawfully seized after the court order."
"He acted lawfully throughout the negotiation."
How to use lawfully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a way that is permitted by law.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more lawfully
- Superlative
- most lawfully
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Etymology
From "lawful" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."
Synonyms
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lawlessly
unlawfully
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Rhymes for lawfully
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What does “lawfully” mean?
The word “lawfully” means in a way that follows the law. In plain terms, doing something in a way that is permitted by law.
How do you use “lawfully” in a sentence?
Here is “lawfully” used in a sentence: “The property was lawfully seized after the court order.”
What is the opposite of “lawfully”?
The opposite of “lawfully” — its antonyms — is unlawfully.
What part of speech is “lawfully”?
“Lawfully” is an adverb.
Is “lawfully” a common word?
“Lawfully” is an uncommon word in modern English.
