legally
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that is permitted, recognized, or established by law: This describes actions performed in accordance with the formal rules and statutes of a governing authority.
- From the perspective of the law; according to legal principles: This refers to interpretation or status as defined by the legal system.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The company must operate legally to maintain its business license.
- She was legally declared the winner after a recount of the votes.
- Is this document legally binding?
Advanced Usage
- "Legally speaking": Used to introduce a statement from a strict legal viewpoint.
- Legally speaking, the contract is void because it was not signed.
- "Legally competent": Having the legal capacity (e.g., to sign a contract, to stand trial).
- The court determined the defendant was legally competent to understand the charges.
Variants and Related Words
- Legal (adjective): Relating to or founded on law.
- They sought legal advice.
- Legality (noun): The quality or state of being in accordance with the law.
- The legality of the new regulation was questioned.
- Legalize (verb): To make something legal that was previously illegal.
- Some states have voted to legalize certain substances.
Synonyms
- Lawfully: In a way that conforms to or is permitted by law.
- Legitimately: In a manner that is conforming to the law or to rules; rightfully.
- By law: As prescribed or required by statute.
Antonyms
- Illegally: In a manner contrary to or forbidden by law.
- Unlawfully: Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law.
Related Phrases
- Legally binding: Enforceable by law.
- A signed agreement is a legally binding document.
- Legally responsible: Accountable under the law.
- Parents are often legally responsible for their children's actions.
Adverb
- in a legal manner
- he acted legally
- by law; conforming to the law
- we are lawfully wedded now