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
Too young to legally drink, but technically adults.
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Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Critics argued that record-book animals should only count when taken under free-range conditions, while supporters noted that the hunt complied with Safari Club International's standards and was conducted legally on private land.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The data collected through the special census is legally protected, Cameron said at Tuesday’s meeting.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Yet there is no way to hold a software agent legally liable for its actions; our justice system has no way to imprison it or exact fines on it.
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
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Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Critics argued that record-book animals should only count when taken under free-range conditions, while supporters noted that the hunt complied with Safari Club International's standards and was conducted legally on private land.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The data collected through the special census is legally protected, Cameron said at Tuesday’s meeting.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Yet there is no way to hold a software agent legally liable for its actions; our justice system has no way to imprison it or exact fines on it.
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
Adverb
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The system claims ethically to create security and trust while morally destabilizing identity continuity and socially displacing human judgment with procedural authority.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Therapists are bound by strict confidentiality obligations that make warning third parties ethically and legally complicated.—
Anat Lior,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Most barndominiums feature metal exteriors, which are a fairly low-maintenance exterior for homes.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Lewis, 26, has been tailing off since a precocious start to his major league career, and some (perhaps fairly) wonder if a pair of major knee injuries have robbed him of what should have been, as the kids say, his final form.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The system claims ethically to create security and trust while morally destabilizing identity continuity and socially displacing human judgment with procedural authority.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Europe’s newfound openness to African industrialization is not because dependency suddenly became morally objectionable, but because Europe increasingly fears dependency itself.—
W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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Rush was honorably discharged a decade earlier, in February 2015, as a lieutenant (O-3), according to court documents.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Rush had been in the Navy but was honorably discharged in 2015, the affidavit says.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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So far, the other artists advertised as headlining concerts during the June 25-July 10 fair on the Mall have not spoken up about their involvement.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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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
Adverb
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That’s why a lot of generic agent frameworks don’t map cleanly into regulated industries.—
Arun Ramakrishnan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The Bare Zero Proof tequila is a strong pick for non-alcoholic margaritas, palomas and ranch waters, slotting in cleanly where blanco tequila would normally go.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
27 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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