lawful vs on the level

lawful

adj
  • Operating according to some law or fundamental principle. 

  • Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society. 

noun
  • A character having a lawful alignment. 

on the level

prep
  • Synonym of on the square (“discreet reference to freemasonry”) 

  • Honest(ly), sincere(ly), straightforward(ly), fair(ly). 

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