Definition of "lawful" in English

adjective

1. (law) 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.

2. Operating according to some law or fundamental principle.

3. (roleplaying games) Of a character: having an alignment which makes them tend to follow the laws and conventions of society.

noun

1. (roleplaying games) A character having a lawful alignment.