legally
adv. US //ˈɫiɡəɫi// UK //lˈiːɡəli// legal·ly
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1 permitted by law (adv.) B1 Intermediate Lawin a way that is allowed by the law.
in a manner that conforms to the law or is permitted by statute.
ExampleThe company is legally required to protect your personal data.
ExampleThe contract was signed and witnessed, making the agreement legally binding for both parties involved in the merger.
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2 from a legal perspective (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediate Lawused to describe a situation based on what the law says.
from a legal standpoint or according to the interpretation of the law.
ExampleLegally, they are still married even though they live in different countries.
ExampleLegally speaking, the defendant had no obligation to disclose his previous employment history during the initial interview process.
- judicially
From legal + -ly. Piecewise doublet of leally and loyally.