Legal Definitions - lawful entry

Lawful entry means entering a property legally, without using force or fraud. It can also refer to entering premises with a search warrant.

• John entered his friend's house with his friend's permission. This is an example of lawful entry.
• The police entered the suspect's house with a search warrant. This is also an example of lawful entry.

These examples illustrate that lawful entry is entering a property legally, either with permission or with a search warrant.