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lawful vs rule-governed

rule-governed vs lawful

lawful and rule-governed both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lawful No Yes No No
rule-governed No Yes No No
As adjectives, lawful and rule-governed are synonyms defined as:
  • lawful and rule-governed: according to custom or rule or natural law
lawful (adjective) rule-governed (adjective)
conformable to or allowed by law according to custom or rule or natural law
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
having a legally established claim
according to custom or rule or natural law
Difference between lawful and rule-governed

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