lawful

Definitions

Conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.

Appointed or recognized by law; legitimate.

Examples

The protesters remained within the bounds of lawful assembly throughout the entire event.

It is the duty of the police to ensure that all citizens follow lawful procedures.

Synonyms

legal legitimate licit authorized permissible sanctioned valid

Antonyms

illegal unlawful illicit forbidden prohibited criminal illegitimate