lawful
/ˈlɔːfəl/
law · ful
ˈlɔː · fəl
English Definition
adj. allowed by law
Significado en Español
legal, lícito
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hợp pháp
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Example Sentence
Everyone deserves lawful protection.
每个人都应该得到合法的保护。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “lawful”:
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A
illegal
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B
legal
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C
forbidden
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D
unlawful
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B — legal.
“lawful” means adj. allowed by law
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Paying your taxes on time is a ______ duty for every good citizen.
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A
shameful
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B
forbidden
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C
criminal
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D
lawful
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D — lawful.
“lawful” means adj. allowed by law
Common questions about “lawful”
What does “lawful” mean?
lawful — adj. allowed by law. In Chinese: 合法的.
How do you pronounce “lawful”?
lawful is pronounced /ˈlɔːfəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: law · ful.
How do you use “lawful” in a sentence?
Everyone deserves lawful protection. (每个人都应该得到合法的保护。)
What are synonyms for “lawful”?
legal, legitimate, permitted — all close in meaning to lawful (adj. allowed by law).
Is “lawful” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. lawful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
