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!
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The police acted lawfully in arresting the suspect.
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The company was found to have acted lawfully in its business dealings.
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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.'
