The Dictionary of Internal Security

Dictionary

English  
lawful - adjective MP3
 
Definitions  
Def: allowed by law
Example: The lawful use of force by police is discretionary, that means the decision is made by individual officers without reference to supervisors.
 
Usage note  
Word family  
  • lawfully
  • unlawful
 
Collocations  
  • have lawful possession of something
 
See also  
 
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