legally
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legally
- /ˈliːɡəli/
Where it comes from
From legal + -ly. Piecewise doublet of leally and loyally.
adverb more legally · most legally
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As permitted by law; not contrary to law.
You can legally park in the lot on weekends without paying the fee, they won't ticket you.
Similar: lawfully, legally, legitimately, licitly, illegally, criminally, forbiddenly, illegitimately, illicitly, unlawfully
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From a legal perspective.
Legally, I think you are covered, but there are angry guys with baseball bats outside.
Similar: legalistically
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: lawfully, de jure, wrongfully, lawful, legitimate, officially, juridically, judicially, statutorily, jurisdictionally, formally, validly, justifiably, law, legitimately, statutory
Translations
Every language
adv as permitted by law
| Español | legalmente |
|---|---|
| Português | legalmente |
| Français | légalement |
| Deutsch | legal |
| Italiano | legalmente |
| Ελληνικά | νομίμως nomímos |
| Română | legal |
| Русский | зако́нно zakónno, лега́льно legálʹno |
adv from a legal perspective
| Ελληνικά | νομικώς nomikós |
|---|---|
| Română | legal, juridic, juridicește |
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