adj.法定的，法律承认的，合法的

Eric said he was going about his lawful business as a journalist.
埃里克说作为一名记者，自己的这些行为是合法的。
Tom is the lawful heir.
汤姆是法定继承人。
Tony side he was the lawful owner of the house.
托尼说，他是这所房子的合法，主人。
It is lawful to own a gun for self-defense in many countries.
在许多国家，拥有枪支用于自卫是合法的。
The police officer arrested the suspect based on lawful evidence.
警察根据合法证据逮捕了嫌疑人。
All citizens are required to pay taxes under lawful government authority.
所有公民都有义务根据合法政府的权威缴纳税款。
The court ruled that the search of the defendant's home was unlawful, thus excluding the evidence.
法院裁定对被告人家中的搜查不合法，因此排除了该证据。
A lawful contract must involve mutual consent, consideration, and a lawful object.
一份合法的合同必须包含双方的同意、对价和合法的对象。
The company follows lawful procedures when hiring new employees.
该公司在雇佣新员工时遵循合法程序。
The judge determined that the will was lawful and therefore executable.
法官确定遗嘱是合法的，因此可以执行。
Engaging in peaceful protests is a lawful way to express dissent.
参与和平抗议是表达异议的合法方式。
The lawful age for voting varies from country to country.
投票的合法年龄因国家而异。
The acquisition of the company was completed through lawful means, without any allegations of fraud or coercion.
公司的收购是通过合法手段完成的，没有欺诈或强迫的指控。