legal vs lawful
lawful vs legallegal and lawful both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| legal | No | Yes | No | No |
| lawful | No | Yes | No | No |
| legal (adjective) | lawful (adjective) |
|---|---|
| established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules | conformable to or allowed by law |
| of or relating to jurisprudence | authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law |
| relating to or characteristic of the profession of law | having a legally established claim |
| allowed by official rules | according to custom or rule or natural law |
| having legal efficacy or force |
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