as in ethically
according to the rules or the law
that's not a move that can be made legally in chess
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Recent Examples of legally
The state requires all surrogacy cases to include a contract between the surrogate and the legally married commissioning couple.
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Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The state Supreme Court, in its second ruling, found that if the referendum campaign is found to be legally sufficient, then the map would be retroactively suspended or blocked until Missourians have a chance to vote on it.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
In fact, children under 16 are legally prohibited from riding e-motorcycles, according to the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Record System.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The dispute over whether hostilities are legally ongoing has become central to the congressional battle over the conflict.
—Nik Popli, Time, 13 May 2026
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Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The state Supreme Court, in its second ruling, found that if the referendum campaign is found to be legally sufficient, then the map would be retroactively suspended or blocked until Missourians have a chance to vote on it.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
In fact, children under 16 are legally prohibited from riding e-motorcycles, according to the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Record System.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The dispute over whether hostilities are legally ongoing has become central to the congressional battle over the conflict.
—Nik Popli, Time, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
Adverb
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The retailer is known for producing high-end bedding with low-end prices, most of which are thoughtfully designed and ethically sourced.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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That is just the physical beginning of what could become the main issue of the 21st century globally-how to ethically manage information not created by humans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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But Sean Payton’s team was also abnormally good in one-score games, won its final two against division foes without their starting quarterbacks, played a third-place schedule and stayed fairly healthy — until overtime of the divisional round, at least.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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That's a fairly small sum, although many of her most famous dance cuts arrived long before iTunes, and sometimes decades before Billboard introduced the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The Vatican and the Constitution show the way morally and legally.—
Ramesh Ponnuru,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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Series two will expand the tense, morally complex world of Prisoner, with Amber back in uniform — but not back to normal.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Owen was introduced in Season 5 as a rogue Army trauma surgeon who was honorably discharged following the death of his entire platoon.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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After nearly four years of service, Wade was honorably discharged in 1987 under an early transfer program that was part of a military reduction in force enacted that year.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Elizabeth Dee, the founder of Independent — the 17-year-old art fair focused on artists making their New York debut — wanted to embrace the moment.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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The Aspen Art Fair will return to the Hotel Jerome from July 29 through August 1 with more than 35 exhibitors for its third edition, as the boutique fair continues to carve out a distinct presence during Aspen Art Week.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Foerster took a couple of strides forward and beat Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen cleanly with a wrist shot.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The ball bounced behind him to Taylor Walls, but the Rays shortstop couldn’t field it cleanly, either, allowing Story to break for home and beat the throw.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Before things kicked off, a chant devoted to keeping the earth clean echoed at the beach.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Original price: $13.99 These Neutrogena pre-moistened facial cleansing towelettes gently remove makeup and dissolve dirt for fresh, clean-looking skin.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Legally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legally. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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