lawful
US
UK lawful adj: (action: legal) (行为)
SC 合法的，守法的 hé fǎ de ，shǒu fǎ de
Donald took lawful action against the home invader.
lawful adj: (status: legitimate) (状态)
SC 法律许可的，不违反法律的 fǎ lǜ xǔ kě de，bù wéi fǎn fǎ lǜ de
Only the lawful king will inherit the throne.
lawful adj: (person: honest, decent) (人)
SC 诚实守信的，规矩的 chéng shí shǒu xìn de，guī jǔ de
Mary is a lawful citizen, so I know she's telling the truth.