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Lawful

usgb/ˈlɔːfl/Volume
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Government Approval

Focus on activities that have been explicitly allowed by the state or governing bodies.

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Her business operates under lawful regulations.
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Common Misuse

"Lawful" doesn't always mean moral; some actions can be legal but still ethically questionable.

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He used lawful loopholes to pay less tax.
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