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law-abiding vs lawful

lawful vs law-abiding

law-abiding and lawful both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
law-abiding No Yes No No
lawful No Yes No No
law-abiding (adjective) lawful (adjective)
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs conformable to or allowed by law
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
having a legally established claim
according to custom or rule or natural law
Difference between law-abiding and lawful

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