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Synonyms & Similar Words
legitimacy
legality
justice
fairness
equity
rightfulness
propriety
correctness
validity
soundness
legitimacy
permissibility
admissibility
acceptability
conformity
compliance
obedience
submissiveness
acquiescence
deference
respect
reverence
veneration
admiration
approval
endorsement
sanction
authorization
ratification
confirmation
justification
vindication
law-abidingness
orderliness
decorum
regularity
normality
standardization
Meaning of Lawfulness
The state of being in accordance with the law
Definitions
- The state of being in accordance with the law
- * The quality of being lawful or legitimate
- * Conformity to the rules of law or to a standard of what is right
Etymology of Lawfulness
The word "lawfulness" has its roots in Old English "lagu" meaning law and the suffix "-fulness" which denotes a state or quality
Historically, the term has been used to describe actions or situations that are in accordance with the law or a standard of what is right
Example Uses
- The lawfulness of the new policy has been questioned by several human rights groups
- * The company's lawfulness in conducting business transactions is under investigation
- * The government's decision was challenged on the grounds of lawfulness and fairness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unlawfulness
illegality
illegitimacy
injustice
unfairness
inequity
wrongfulness
impropriety
incorrectness
invalidity
unsoundness
disobedience
noncompliance
rebelliousness
lawlessness
chaos
anarchy
disorder
irregularity
abnormality
nonconformity
deviance