Lawfully
/ˈlɔː.fəl.i/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a manner conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law.
The documents were lawfully obtained during the investigation.
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Commentary
Used to describe actions or conditions that are compliant with the law; often appears in legal texts to specify legitimacy or authorization.
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