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Meaning of word lawfully from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

lawfully   adverb

Meaning : In a manner acceptable to common custom.

Example : You cannot do this legitimately!.

Synonyms : legitimately, licitly

In a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom.

He acted illegitimately when he increased the rent fourfold.
illegitimately, illicitly

In an illegal manner.

They dumped the waste illegally.
illegally, illicitly, lawlessly

Meaning : By law. Conforming to the law.

Example : We are lawfully wedded now.

Synonyms : de jure, legally

Not conforming to the law.

They were unlawfully married.
unlawfully