legally
- 01 B1 Intermediate
in a way that is allowed by the law.
in a manner that conforms to the law or is permitted by statute.
Simple“The company is legally required to protect your personal data.”
In context“The contract was signed and witnessed, making the agreement legally binding for both parties involved in the merger.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
used to describe a situation based on what the law says.
from a legal standpoint or according to the interpretation of the law.
Simple“Legally, they are still married even though they live in different countries.”
In context“Legally speaking, the defendant had no obligation to disclose his previous employment history during the initial interview process.”
Synonymsjudicially
Usage legally required · legally binding · legally recognised
From legal + -ly. Piecewise doublet of leally and loyally.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.