legally

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈliːɡəli/ See IPA manual

Freq #5405

Meanings

1

adv
In a way that is allowed by law.

You can legally park here on weekends without paying.
2

adv
From the point of view of the law.

Legally, I think you are covered.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · in a way that is allowed by... lawfully

Word family

Derived forms semilegally

Etymology

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

Topics

Describing Qualities

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