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Difference between Law Day and Lawful Day

Law Day—(U.S.) the day established by a resolution of Congress in 1961 to draw attention to the principles of justice and the practice of law:

  • For the last several years the American Bar Association has been sponsoring “Law Day” on May 1.

Lawful Day—(hist.) a day on which the courts sat; a day on which particular kinds of business might be legally done:

  • A calendar indicated the lawful days for legal business, and also the festivals, anniversaries of historical events, etc.