LEGALLY Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

legally

adverb

ˈlē-gə-lē

Definition of legally

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 After October 19, if that problem falls under one of the new exceptions, those benefits will no longer be legally protected—but airlines can still choose to provide them. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026 But local collection, holding euros, lowering conversion costs and having an account legally held in that country are separate needs. — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 People who knew the 27-year-old model felt that Resolutions Living should’ve referred him to a facility that’s legally authorized to offer detox, counseling, group sessions and treatment planning, according to TMZ. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 In fact, the events that led to OpenAI’s presence in Georgia were so secretive local officials are under nondisclosure agreements that legally prohibit them from talking about it. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally

Adverb

But what is the point of trying to enlarge our sympathies if a writer reserves such gestures for ethically perfect people?

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Ramos then outlined how to ethically look for animals that slither and slide in the wild.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ethically

Adverb

Their districts should be fairly competitive and balanced, which gives teams opportunity, whether that’s competing for a district title, earning a postseason berth or making significant improvements.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Now that the event was Mackle-less, ticket prices had dropped dramatically, but the stadium was fairly full.

— Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of fairly

Adverb

Unfortunately, the results, while splashily entertaining, feel helium-light instead of morally weighty, with each encounter at once high-stakes and emotionally obvious.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026
Matthew tries to take his son hunting, to which Woody morally objects.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of morally

Adverb

Climate was top of the agenda at Première Vision Paris as the global textiles fair took place in the still-sweltering 27-degree Centigrade (about 80 degrees Fahrenheit) heat following a summer marred by record heat across Europe.

— Ellen Groves, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Its contour stick—a viral TikTok phenom—boasts seven shades, covering fair to deep skin tones.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of fair

Adverb

Before things kicked off, a chant devoted to keeping the earth clean echoed at the beach.

— Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
That's especially proven in season 2, when — after coming clean to her team about holding Sir captive — Gabi's closest allies turn their backs on her.

— Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024