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
Analysts warn that the policy would largely impact U.S. citizens and legally resident children living with non-citizen parents.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Something is very wrong with our society when people who are here legally, adding to our economy or studying and paying taxes, can be apprehended off the street, with no legal recourse, by masked goons.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
The girl and her parents, who are from Mexico, originally received temporary permission to enter the U.S. legally through Tijuana in 2023.
—Arkansas Online, 4 June 2025
International students in the United States legally have been seized and threatened with deportation for free speech or opposing governmental policies.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Something is very wrong with our society when people who are here legally, adding to our economy or studying and paying taxes, can be apprehended off the street, with no legal recourse, by masked goons.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025
The girl and her parents, who are from Mexico, originally received temporary permission to enter the U.S. legally through Tijuana in 2023.
—Arkansas Online, 4 June 2025
International students in the United States legally have been seized and threatened with deportation for free speech or opposing governmental policies.
—John A. Ragosta, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
Adverb
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Of course, given the ubiquity of such ambitious politicians of all flavors, everywhere, all the time, the charge of cynical opportunism has fairly short legs.—
Dain Fitzgerald,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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This person is going to be blown literally in half, but the legs, the feet, the shoes might stay fairly comfortably in place.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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But Rolex earned its extensive coverage following the 2025 Watches and Wonders fair held April 1-7 in Geneva, with a new collection.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Job fair scheduled for Jan. 16 in Tinley Park Job seekers are invited to join the Southwest Job Fair, set for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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After a nine-pitch battle with Harrison Bader, Springs induced a weak grounder up the middle, fielded it cleanly and threw to first to end the frame.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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First baseman Miguel Cabrera cleanly fielded Jason Donald’s grounder to his right and made an accurate throw to Galarraga covering the bag.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 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 15 Jun. 2025.
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