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
While the decision by the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights is not legally binding, experts say that, if the case is further escalated, a court will be required to consider the Institute’s findings.
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Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Bonus points for a welcoming embrace of tobacco smoke around the premises, even if it's been years since anyone (legally) smoked inside.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
The exchange between the rapper, who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021, has circulated widely online, after it was shared by Rabbi Pinto on Instagram.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Six of those wolves have since died, including two that were legally shot in Wyoming.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Bonus points for a welcoming embrace of tobacco smoke around the premises, even if it's been years since anyone (legally) smoked inside.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
The exchange between the rapper, who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021, has circulated widely online, after it was shared by Rabbi Pinto on Instagram.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Six of those wolves have since died, including two that were legally shot in Wyoming.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
Adverb
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In all seriousness, Pascal’s nimble and witty performance as Martell dazzled audiences, both with his winning personality and beautiful, ethically non-monogamous relationship with princess Ellaria Sand.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
29 Oct. 2025
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America has the opportunity to be the partner of choice in every one of these instances—setting the global benchmark for reliable, traceable and ethically governed rare earth supply chains.—
Young Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But the reality for him, fairly or unfairly, is that if some of the habits persist, the smoke may turn to fire as the season progresses.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, this technology requires careful attention to bias by ensuring AI agents recognize diverse communication patterns fairly and accurately, rather than embedding harmful assumptions.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Richardson-Sellers stars as ambitious and morally ambiguous Talamasca agent Olive, a master of disguise and handler to new recruit Guy (Nicholas Denton).—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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After recruiting Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves), a highly successful and morally flexible Florida lawyer with a 100 percent success rate, Milton offers him temptation after temptation — then sits back and lets the process play out, only rarely getting his hands dirty himself.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The veteran went back to his life in the Air Force and completed his service on a military base in Wyoming before being honorably discharged in 2019.—
Celia Fernandez
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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She was honorably discharged in December 1946, per The National WWII Museum.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The vendor fair follows the parade.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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High Point Highlights Game tables at the furniture fair ran the gamut from sleek, modern pieces like this Ping-Pong table by Four Hands (installed by Betz Design Studio in a Buford, GA, lounge) to classic card tables in a range of finishes.—
Catherine Hong,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Fortunately, its moving parts are working cleanly enough to keep the magic trick afloat — for now.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cropped, slim fit gives it a modern shape that layers cleanly under blazers or coats.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 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 18 Nov. 2025.
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