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Lawful vs Authorized - What's the difference?

lawful | authorized | Related terms |

Lawful is a related term of authorized.


As adjectives the difference between lawful and authorized

is that lawful is conforming to, or recognised by law or rules while authorized is allowed.

As a verb authorized is

(authorize).

lawful

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Conforming to, or recognised by law or rules.

    • Synonyms

    * just * legitimate * licit

    Antonyms

    * unlawful

    Derived terms

    * lawfully

    authorized

    English

    Alternative forms

    * authorised

    Adjective

    (-)
  • allowed.

    • Antonyms

    * unauthorized

    Verb

    (head)
  • (authorize)