1
: in a legal manner : in accordance with the law
a transfer that was not done legally
a drug that can now be legally bought and sold in many countries
2
: from the point of view of law
Legally, she had no claim to the estate.
They were not legally obligated to provide assistance.
a person who is legally blind [=who is blind according to the legal definition of blindness]
legally drunk [=drunk according to the legal definition of drunkenness]
Examples of legally in a Sentence
that's not a move that can be made legally in chess
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An information page outlining rules, locations where trees may be cut legally and tips for taking trees can be found on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests website.
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
While Trump, who is the primary shareholder of Trump Media with a 57.6% stake in the company, can legally hold onto his shares while in office, there is a conflict of interest.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Powell also said that he was not legally required to leave if asked to do so, and that his staff had determined that the president lacked the capacity under the law to demote, at will, him or any other Fed governors.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Studios are legally obliged to ensure that the data contained in the financial statements for their production companies is true and accurate.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
While Trump, who is the primary shareholder of Trump Media with a 57.6% stake in the company, can legally hold onto his shares while in office, there is a conflict of interest.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Powell also said that he was not legally required to leave if asked to do so, and that his staff had determined that the president lacked the capacity under the law to demote, at will, him or any other Fed governors.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Studios are legally obliged to ensure that the data contained in the financial statements for their production companies is true and accurate.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Legally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legally. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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