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
And even when the accusations are less legally serious than those leveled against Swalwell, the culture of turning a blind eye is deeply corrosive.
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Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
But like its predecessor, the Green New Deal, the plan won’t be legally binding.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Horse racing was how most people could gamble legally.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Legality under question Along with pointing out how the new tax policies have hurt districts’ bottom lines, the letter repeatedly questions whether LeVota’s recent mandates are legally enforceable.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
But like its predecessor, the Green New Deal, the plan won’t be legally binding.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Horse racing was how most people could gamble legally.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Legality under question Along with pointing out how the new tax policies have hurt districts’ bottom lines, the letter repeatedly questions whether LeVota’s recent mandates are legally enforceable.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
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Of all of the arguments against the death penalty, the strongest is that even one conviction of an innocent person is both irreversible and ethically untenable.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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But other writers soon adapted the legend of Atlantis, describing the island as a technologically and ethically advanced society offering a blueprint for real nations.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2026
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From the outside, The Colony Police Department looks fairly simple.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Ron Gubitz, executive director of the Music Artists Coalition, which counts Don Henley and Meghan Trainor among its board members, says musicians want to know how their work is being used, to be able to withhold consent and to be fairly paid.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Five private chefs to fearsome dictators all over the world share their experiences of the kitchens and circumstances that led them to these sometimes dangerous and often morally compromising workplaces.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Winkler plays the town’s mayor, an excessively charming, morally questionable fellow who scrambles the town’s cops and residents to keep Ulysses from fouling everything up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 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
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These fine people served their country honorably.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In time for Milan’s Miart art fair held April 17 to 19, the Fondazione Fiera Milano is offering a rare opportunity for the public to view a selection of its contemporary art collection, including works by Nicolas Party, Marisa Merz, and Monica Bonvicini.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The book fair began in Minneapolis and has grown into a multi-city celebration of books, creativity and community that brings together readers, writers and others in the literary community for a fresh take on the book fair experience.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Jefferson Lerma delivered an enticing cross and Johnson — completely unmarked — met the ball cleanly, only to head yards wide.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Adames’ throw arrived in time and Nuñez didn’t even slide, but Bailey couldn’t cleanly receive the ball and Nuñez scored, giving the Nationals a 1-0 lead.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
19 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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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
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“Legally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legally. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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