adverb Uncommon

lawfully

Lawfully (adverb) means In a way that follows the law. Example: “The property was lawfully seized after the court order.”

adverb

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 notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a way that is permitted by law.

more lawfully comparative, most lawfully superlative

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The property was _____ seized after the court order.

From "lawful" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."

legally legitimately licitly de jure

unlawfully

actually honestly officially legally illegally lawful legitimately licitly

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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.

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