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lawfulness

/ˈlɔːfʊlnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does lawfulness mean?

noun

The quality of being lawful; the state of being in accordance with the law. Lawfulness is often associated with the idea of justice and morality.

Example

"The court's decision was a testament to the lawfulness of the trial, despite the controversy surrounding it."

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