legally

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Etymology

From legal + -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈliːɡəli/

Adverb

legally

1. As permitted by law; not contrary to law.

   Synonyms: lawfully

   You can legally park in the lot on weekends without paying the fee, they won't ticket you.

2. From a legal perspective.

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

Antonyms

• (antonym(s) of “as permitted by law”): illegally

Translations

• French: légalement
• German: legal
• Italian: legalmente
• Portuguese: legalmente
• Russian: зако́нно
• Spanish: legalmente

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