lawful evil

adjective

Of a character, prioritizing strict order, rules, or personal codes while pursuing selfish, harmful goals without regard for the well-being of others.

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Meanings

adjectivelawful evil (comparative more lawful evil, superlative most lawful evil)

comparative more lawful evil · superlative most lawful evil

  1. roleplaying gamesOf a character, prioritizing strict order, rules, or personal codes while pursuing selfish, harmful goals without regard for the well-being of others.
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APA

lawful evil. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lawful%20evil

MLA

“lawful evil.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lawful%20evil. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lawful evil,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lawful%20evil.

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