lawful

[/ˈlɔːfəl/]

adjective

legal

1. permitted by law; not contrary to law

It is lawful to own property in this country.

É legal possuir propriedade neste país.

2. recognized or sanctioned by law

The lawful government was restored after the coup.

O governo legal foi restaurado após o golpe.

3. legitimate or justified according to law

The police made a lawful arrest based on evidence.

A polícia fez uma prisão legal baseada em provas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

legal

most common term

Brazil

lícito

formal/technical usage

Portugal

legal

most common term, also means 'nice' colloquially

Portugal

legítimo

more formal/legitimate sense

lawful wedlock - matrimônio legal

by lawful means - por meios legais

lawful authority - autoridade legal

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