lawfully

[ˈlɔːfəli]

lawfully Definition

in a way that conforms to the law; legally.

Using lawfully: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lawfully" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police acted lawfully in arresting the suspect.

  • Example

    The company was found to have acted lawfully in its business dealings.

  • Example

    She was able to obtain the property lawfully through inheritance.

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Summary: lawfully in Brief

The adverb 'lawfully' [ˈlɔːfəli] means 'in a way that conforms to the law; legally.' It is used to describe actions or situations that are done in accordance with the law, such as 'The police acted lawfully in arresting the suspect.'

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