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Lawful

/lˈɔfəl/
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(adj) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.

He is the lawful owner of the company.
He recognized his son as lawful heir.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company's actions were entirely ____, and they had followed all the necessary legal procedures today.

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