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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In addition, these models grant perpetual control to trustees legally bound to the corporate mission, rather than a single individual.
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Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
In fact, Granger's announcement was legally premature.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
That step is legally required before such measures can be sent to voters, the union said.
—Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Rollins credited the administration's crackdown on fraud and recipients who aren't legally authorized to be in the country, as well as the new rules.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
In fact, Granger's announcement was legally premature.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
That step is legally required before such measures can be sent to voters, the union said.
—Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Rollins credited the administration's crackdown on fraud and recipients who aren't legally authorized to be in the country, as well as the new rules.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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 23 Jun. 2026.
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