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Synonyms
legal, legit [slang], legitimate, licit
Antonyms
illegal, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful, wrongful
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The six were set for trial next month on two misdemeanor charges, creating disturbances and failing to comply with lawful directions of federal police. — oregonlive.com, "Six Occupy ICE protesters charged in federal court reach settlement, avoid criminal convictions," 28 Aug. 2019 The public charge test applies to people entering the country or those trying to become lawful permanent residents, commonly known as green card holders. — Yeganeh Torbati, ProPublica, "“No Comment”: Emails Show the VA Took No Action to Spare Veterans From a Harsh Trump Immigration Policy," 19 Aug. 2019 In 2009, Obama signed legislation to allow persons to carry arms on the lands (though not buildings) of national parks, national monuments, and national wildlife refuges when in compliance with the host state’s laws for lawful carry. — David B. Kopel, National Review, "Trump Must Not Break His Promises to Gun-Rights Supporters," 16 Aug. 2019 The Intercept published the documents in the fall of 2015, at a time when U.S. drone strikes were especially controversial and Administration officials were contending that the strikes were lawful, necessary, and surgically precise. — Jameel Jaffer, The New Yorker, "The Espionage Act and a Growing Threat to Press Freedom," 26 June 2019 To the extent there are pay differences, an employer must establish a lawful explanation. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Hope Solo's Desire to Join Mediation Alters Dynamic of USWNT's Equal Pay Fight," 23 July 2019 Here are the basics for each: Who's eligible: Citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. — Brian Dickerson, Detroit Free Press, "Four ways to expedite travel at home and abroad," 3 July 2019 The mother bear found dead in Castle Pines this week was killed by a resident who had concerns about the bear trying to enter their home, a lawful reason for using lethal force, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced in a news release Sunday. — Ryan Osborne, The Denver Post, "Castle Pines resident killed bear over concerns it was trying to enter home, CPW says," 30 June 2019 Meyers was arrested in May on charges of trespassing, failure to obey a lawful police order and disorderly conduct after deputies tried to serve a banning letter to him. — Aegis Staff Report, baltimoresun.com, "Police make arrest in July 4 shooting of Edgewood teen," 8 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lawful.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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