US /ˈliːɡəli/
adv Freq #5405

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that is allowed by law.

    You can legally park here on weekends without paying.

  2. 2
    adv

    From the point of view of the law.

    Legally, I think you are covered.

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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.

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