lawful

'lɒ:ful

Collins 1

a. conformable to or allowed by law
s. according to custom or rule or natural law
s. authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

a. 法律许可的, 守法的, 合法的
[经] 合法的, 法定的

Collins 星级

8,872

BNC 频率

14,527

使用频率

lawful 由词根 law（法律）和后缀 -ful（充满…的）组成，表示“充满法律的”或“合法的”。

例句

1. It is lawful to drive a car when you have a valid driver's license.

拥有有效驾驶执照时，开车是合法的。

2. The company follows lawful practices to ensure fair treatment of its employees.

这家公司遵循合法的做法，以确保对员工的公平对待。

3. Everyone has the right to a lawful trial in a court of law.

每个人都有权在法庭上接受合法审判。