lawfulmaximum
nounUK /ˈlɔːfʊl ˈmæksɪməm/
US /ˈlɔːfəl ˈmæksəməm/
The biggest amount that the rules say is allowed.
The lawfulmaximum for candy in one bag is ten pieces.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The highest number or amount that a law permits in a certain situation.
Drivers must stay under the lawfulmaximum speed on this road.
3. The top level of something that is officially accepted as fair and correct.
The judge said the fine was at the lawfulmaximum.
4. The greatest quantity a person may legally keep or use.
The lawfulmaximum of water each family can use is posted on the sign.