legally
adv. manneradv. in a way that follows the law or is allowed by the law. You use this to say that something is permitted or done according to official rules.
adv. in a manner that conforms to or is permitted by the law. Often used to modify verbs or adjectives to specify the jurisdictional validity of an action.
You are legally required to wear a seatbelt.
The contract was signed and witnessed, making the agreement legally binding for both parties.
While the company acted ethically in the eyes of the public, it was not legally obligated to provide compensation to the affected residents under current statutes.
From legal + -ly. Piecewise doublet of leally and loyally.
Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or at the end of a clause.
He is legal allowed to driveHe is legally allowed to driveLearners often use the adjective 'legal' instead of the adverb 'legally' to modify a verb or another adjective.