adj 1: conformable to or allowed by law; "lawful methods of
dissent" [ant: unlawful]
2: according to custom or rule or natural law [syn: orderly, rule-governed]
3: having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir";
"the true and lawful king" [syn: true(a), rightful(a)]
4: authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; "a
legitimate government" [syn: legitimate, licit]