Lawfully synonyms

Retables may be lawfully used in the church of England (Liddell Beale, 1860, 14 P.C.).

p. 179) and only lawfully judged in synod (ib.

He promises also to do right concerning forests, abbeys and the wardship of lands which belong lawfully to others.

But under the Statute of Frauds (1677), ss., 1, 2) leases, except those the term of which does not exceed three years, and in which the reserved rent is equal to two-thirds at least of the improved value of the premises, were required to be in writing signed by the parties or their lawfully authorized agents; and, under the Real Property Act 1845, a lease required by law to be in writing is void unless made by deed.

The Statute of Frauds also prohibits an action from being brought upon any agreement for a lease, for any term, unless such agreement is in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith or by some agent lawfully authorized by him.