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- [lee-guh l]
- /ˈli gəl/
- /ˈliː.ɡəl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-guh l]
- /ˈli gəl/
Definitions of legally word
- adjective legally permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal. 1
- adjective legally of or relating to law; connected with the law or its administration: the legal profession. 1
- adjective legally appointed, established, or authorized by law; deriving authority from law. 1
- adjective legally recognized by law rather than by equity. 1
- adjective legally of, relating to, or characteristic of the profession of law or of lawyers: a legal mind. 1
- adjective legally Theology. of or relating to the Mosaic Law. of or relating to the doctrine that salvation is gained by good works rather than through free grace. 1
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Origin of legally
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; < Latin lēgālis of the law, equivalent to lēg- (stem of lēx) law + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Legally
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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legally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for legally
adv legally
- justly — in a just manner; honestly; fairly: Deal justly with the prisoners.
- authorized — officially permitted or empowered
- rightfully — having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate: the rightful owner of the farm.
- warranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
- lawfully — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
adverb legally
- officially — a person appointed or elected to an office or charged with certain duties.
- validly — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
- allowably — In an allowable manner.
- authorised — Alternative spelling of authorized.
- licitly — In a licit manner, legally, in a manner compatible with law.
Antonyms for legally
adv legally
- unlawfully — not lawful; contrary to law; illegal.
- illegally — forbidden by law or statute.
- illicitly — not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
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