legally
word · lemma: legal
/ˈɫiɡəɫi/
LEE-guh-lee
/lˈiːɡəli/
LEE-guh-lee
Definition
In a way that is allowed or required by law. It is used to talk about actions, rights, responsibilities, or situations from a legal point of view.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, official, and news contexts. Often appears with verbs like 'legally own', 'legally required', 'legally binding', and 'legally allowed'. Don't confuse it with 'officially': something can be official without being about the law.
Spanish: legalmentePortuguese (BR): legalmentePortuguese (PT): legalmenteChinese (Simplified): 合法地 - 依法Chinese (Traditional): 合法地 - 依法Hindi: कानूनी रूप सेArabic: قانونيًاBengali: আইনগতভাবে - বৈধভাবেRussian: законноJapanese: 合法的にVietnamese: hợp phápKorean: 법적으로Turkish: yasal olarakUrdu: قانونی طور پرIndonesian: secara hukum - secara legal
Example Sentences
She is legally responsible for the car.
basic
They're separated, but they're still legally married.
natural
You must be 18 to legally buy alcohol here.
basic
This document is legally valid.
basic
We can't legally use that photo without permission.
natural
Once you sign it, you're legally bound by the contract.
natural