Legally

//ˈliːɡəli// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    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."

  2. 2
    From a legal perspective.

    "Legally, I think you are covered, but there are angry guys with baseball bats outside."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a legal manner wordnet
  2. 2
    by law; conforming to the law wordnet

Synonyms

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criminallyde jureforbiddenlyillegallyillegitimatelyillicitly

Example

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"All human beings are legally equal."

Etymology

From legal + -ly. Piecewise doublet of leally and loyally.

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