1
: in a legal manner : in accordance with the law
a transfer that was not done legally
a drug that can now be legally bought and sold in many countries
2
: from the point of view of law
Legally, she had no claim to the estate.
They were not legally obligated to provide assistance.
a person who is legally blind [=who is blind according to the legal definition of blindness]
legally drunk [=drunk according to the legal definition of drunkenness]
Examples of legally in a Sentence
that's not a move that can be made legally in chess
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Risks Drug manufacturers are legally required to include an expiration date on their products.
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Anthea Levi, Health, 9 June 2024
As Germany’s state broadcaster, Deutsche Welle would be legally obliged to provide the government with information regarding broadcasting times for the announcement of new laws, regulations and updates.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 9 June 2024
City officials have disputed the claims, saying under its interpretation of the 2018 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Martin v. Boise ruling, the city can’t legally move people off public property unless there’s a shelter bed to offer them.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 8 June 2024
For their part, the delivery companies have pledged to work with city officials to ensure that all of their drivers operate both legally and safely.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 June 2024
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Anthea Levi, Health, 9 June 2024
As Germany’s state broadcaster, Deutsche Welle would be legally obliged to provide the government with information regarding broadcasting times for the announcement of new laws, regulations and updates.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN, 9 June 2024
City officials have disputed the claims, saying under its interpretation of the 2018 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Martin v. Boise ruling, the city can’t legally move people off public property unless there’s a shelter bed to offer them.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 8 June 2024
For their part, the delivery companies have pledged to work with city officials to ensure that all of their drivers operate both legally and safely.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for legally
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“Legally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legally. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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