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 Heat had been involved with resale of used team gear for charitable purposes, including such a sales booth in past years at the team’s annual Family Festival hosted by Pat Riley, Micky Arison and their families, thereby also putting such mementoes legally into circulation.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
In the spring of 2023, as the UAE was in the midst of developing Alterra and Singapore was crafting its taxonomy for Asia, the U.S. was immersed in a fight over whether fund managers can legally take climate change into account in their decisionmaking.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Now, DeSantis wants a mid-decade census that counts only the people who are legally allowed to be in the U.S.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
But Trump's mandate prevents the athletes from being able to legally accept money from any third-party source to play for a certain school.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
In the spring of 2023, as the UAE was in the midst of developing Alterra and Singapore was crafting its taxonomy for Asia, the U.S. was immersed in a fight over whether fund managers can legally take climate change into account in their decisionmaking.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Now, DeSantis wants a mid-decade census that counts only the people who are legally allowed to be in the U.S.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
But Trump's mandate prevents the athletes from being able to legally accept money from any third-party source to play for a certain school.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
Adverb
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And high temperatures will be fairly pleasant, in the high 70s to low 80s range.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Those who violate the law should answer for it, but those who are charged with enforcing the law have the moral responsibility to do so humanely, fairly and justly.—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Linden said a recent visit to another specialty toy fair showed his concerns about the state of the overall industry are widespread.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
29 June 2025
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Elgin recently hosted a landlord fair attended by about 70 property owners.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Adverb
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The second, hit by Gurriel, was fielded cleanly by Bogaerts, who then sailed a throw over Arraez at first base that bounced into the Padres’ dugout.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The shop’s wall racks were cleanly lined with his signature shirts, jeans, dresses and caps.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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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 21 Aug. 2025.
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