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
Joint accounts can be vulnerable in these situations because both account holders legally have access to the funds.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The court, based in The Hague, is likely to take months to issue a final and legally binding ruling in the case.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
People were structurally marginalized, weren’t given work permits, and weren’t allowed to operate businesses legally.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 6 May 2026
That includes giving a name that is not legally recognized by the state of Idaho.
—Hali Smith
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The court, based in The Hague, is likely to take months to issue a final and legally binding ruling in the case.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
People were structurally marginalized, weren’t given work permits, and weren’t allowed to operate businesses legally.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 6 May 2026
That includes giving a name that is not legally recognized by the state of Idaho.
—Hali Smith
may 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for legally
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
Adverb
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There’s also a big difference, technically and ethically, between keeping a face on a phone versus handing it over to a database.—
Jonathan S. Weissman,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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But reporters are paid to deliver credible information obtained ethically.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But perhaps judged by the standards of a more family-friendly, beginner take on the murder mystery, the story’s fairly obvious outcome is a bit more understandable, providing a gentle mystery that all audiences can lightly puzzle over.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Noise level Unfortunately, both models of this product are fairly noisy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson play his targets Anna and Tom Bowden, with Anna serving as the more morally dubious of the attorney pair.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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Because of their inattention or intentional decision to swear or affirm loyalty to California’s Constitution, other California US Congressional candidates are legally and morally bound to both the US and California constitutions, effectively preventing effective legislation at the federal level.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 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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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
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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
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
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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 14 May. 2026.
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