lawful /ˈlɔːfl̩/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.Lawful money is always a land asset and can only be issued by an actual land jurisdiction government — not a corporation. •Of a character: having an alignment which makes them tend to follow the laws and conventions of society. •Operating according to some law or fundamental principle.Or would they have it believed, that there is in their selves some superior sanctity, some peculiar privilege, by which these things are lawful to them, which are unlawful to all the world besides? — 1776 noun1 •A character having a lawful alignment. formslawfuls · more lawful · most lawful