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 Evans are working with U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-FL, who sponsored a bill in 2023 that would amend the Endangered Species Act and allow farms to sell sturgeon held legally in captivity.
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Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
The Emmy winner has filed to legally change his name Rob Mac, according to multiple reports, following several self-referential jokes over the years about the complicated pronunciation of his original surname.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 June 2025
Immigrant workers make up nearly 90% of the UAE’s population, but there are few options for low-income foreigners to reside legally there beyond employment visas.
—Sonali Kolhatkar, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Most immigrants, whether or not here legally, are not criminals.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
The Emmy winner has filed to legally change his name Rob Mac, according to multiple reports, following several self-referential jokes over the years about the complicated pronunciation of his original surname.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 June 2025
Immigrant workers make up nearly 90% of the UAE’s population, but there are few options for low-income foreigners to reside legally there beyond employment visas.
—Sonali Kolhatkar, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Most immigrants, whether or not here legally, are not criminals.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
Adverb
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Judging by the trailer, the film should follow the book fairly closely.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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The Bulls will want to negotiate this number down — which is more easily accomplished by compromising on a longer contract — but their commitment to the guard has been fairly clear in the build-up to these negotiations.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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Elgin recently hosted a landlord fair attended by about 70 property owners.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Aspiring teachers found themselves in the driver’s seat at Friday’s teacher recruitment fair sponsored by the Indiana University Northwest School of Education.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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To harvest, simply cut the pepper stem cleanly off the plant and leave about 1/2-inch of stem attached to each pepper.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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The neck of the bottle is frozen, and when opened, the pressure ejects the sediment plug cleanly.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 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 6 Jul. 2025.
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