Meanings
Conforming to the law; permitted by law.
قانون کے مطابق؛ قانون کی اجازت یافتہ۔
قانونی
qanooni
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- lawful authority
- lawful procedure
- lawful claim
Example Sentences
It is lawful to protest against unjust laws.
ناانصافی قوانین کے خلاف احتجاج کرنا قانونی ہے۔
Nainasafi qanunon ke khilaf ehtijaaj karna qanooni hai.
The lawful owner of the property will receive compensation.
پراپرٹی کا قانونی مالک معاوضہ حاصل کرے گا۔
Property ka qanooni maalik muawza hasil kare ga.
Every citizen has a lawful right to vote.
ہر شہری کو ووٹ دینے کا قانونی حق ہے۔
Har shehri ko vote dene ka qanooni haq hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'law' in 'lawful' to connect it directly with legality.
Imagine a gavel or a courthouse representing the law.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود قانون سے سیکھوں میں قانون کی باتیں۔
Khud qanoon se seekhun main qanoon ki baatein.
I learn the laws from the law itself.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
قانون سے بالاتر نہیں
Qanoon se balatar nahi
Above the law is not allowed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lagu" — law, rule
First known use: 14th century
The term derives from Old English 'lagu,' meaning law, combined with the suffix '-ful' which means 'full of' or 'characterized by.'