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legally

/ˈliː.ɡə.li/
le · gal · ly
Adjective:legal
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• adverb

1

In a way that conforms to or is permitted by the law.

Example

"Once she turned eighteen, she was able to vote and sign contracts legally."

2

In terms of or with respect to the law or legal status.

Example

"The two companies remain legally separate entities despite sharing the same parent corporation."

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legalization
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the adjective 'legal' (from Latin 'legalis', derived from 'lex' meaning 'law') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Legally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/legally
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