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legallyIn a manner that conforms to or is permitted by law; according to legal requirements and procedures.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a manner that conforms to or is permitted by law; according to legal requirements and procedures.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːɡəli/

Korean meaning: 법적으로

Korean pronunciation: 리-걸-리 (강세: 리)

Example Sentences

  • You cannot legally drive without a license, unless you want to become legally famous in jail!
  • The company is legally obligated to provide safety equipment to all employees.
  • Legally speaking, a hot dog is a sandwich according to some food regulations.

legally

ADVERB

//ˈliːɡəli//

In a manner that conforms to or is permitted by law; according to legal requirements and procedures.

legally concept
💡 Concept

In a manner that conforms to or is permitted by law; according to legal requirements and procedures.

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legally rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Justice flows legally and regally!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈliːɡəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootlegal
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'legalis' meaning 'of or pertaining to law,' which comes from 'lex' (law). The English word developed by adding the adverb suffix to 'legal.'

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🎵Rhyme

regallyeagerlymeagerly

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📝Examples

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You cannot legally drive without a license, unless you want to become legally famous in jail!

The company is legally obligated to provide safety equipment to all employees.

😄 Fun example

Legally speaking, a hot dog is a sandwich according to some food regulations.

She is legally entitled to receive compensation for the damages.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

lawfullylegitimatelyofficiallyvalidlyrightfully

Antonyms

illegallyunlawfully