le·gal·ly
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Definition of legally
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]
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“Legally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legally. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of legally was in 1581
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