legally

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a legal manner

   I acted legally.

2. 2
   adv

   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.

3. 3
   adv

   From a legal perspective.

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

4. 4
   adv

   by law

Etymology

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