lawfully
adverb formal uk/ˈlɔː.fəl.i/ us/ˈlɑː.fəl.i/
依法地;合法地
in a way that is allowed by law
She maintained that she was acting lawfully. 她坚称自己的行为是合法的。
The documentation meant that they could lawfully work in the United States. 这些文件意味着他们可以在美国合法工作。
See: lawful
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- Tobacco can be sold lawfully only to those 18 and older.
- He can lawfully be held for questioning.
- lawfully prescribed medications