Natural

Definition - adj
1  : based on an inherent sense of right and wrong <~ justice>
see also natural law natural right
2 a  : existing as part of or determined by nature <the ~ condition of the land>
b  : being in accordance with or arising from nature esp. as distinguished from operation of law
see also natural person
compare artificial
c  : arising from the usual course of events <a ~ result of the accident>
3 a  : begotten as distinguished from adopted
b  : being a relation by consanguinity as distinguished from adoption <~ parents>
4  : See also illegitimate<a ~ child>

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