lawfully — In accordance with the law; in a legal manner that conforms to established rules and regulations.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In accordance with the law; in a legal manner that conforms to established rules and regulations.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːfəli/
Example Sentences
- The detective lawfully searched the house with a proper warrant.
- He lawfully inherited his grandmother's secret cookie recipe collection.
- The immigrants were lawfully admitted to the country last year.
lawfully
ADVERB[/ˈlɔːfəli/]
In accordance with the law; in a legal manner that conforms to established rules and regulations.
In accordance with the law; in a legal manner that conforms to established rules and regulations.
Judge thoughtfully, rule lawfully, never awfully!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'lagu' meaning law, combined with the adverbial suffix '-fully'. The word evolved through Middle English to its current form, maintaining its core meaning of 'according to law'.
Breakdown
law (from Old English 'lagu' meaning law/rule) + -ful (full of/characterized by) + -ly (adverbial suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The detective lawfully searched the house with a proper warrant.”
“He lawfully inherited his grandmother's secret cookie recipe collection.”
“The immigrants were lawfully admitted to the country last year.”
“She lawfully changed her name from Boring Smith to Awesome Johnson.”
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