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/leɣalˈmente/

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Translation

legally

Word origin

Formed from the adjective legal plus the adverbial suffix -mente, from Latin legalis, from lex ('law').

Origin
Latin
Root
legalis
English cognates
legally, legal, legislation

Examples

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Legally, you cannot drive without a licence.

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The company always acted legally.

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They have been legally married since last year.

documento vinculante.

The document is legally binding.

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I don't know whether that is legally possible.

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This word is part of lesson 68.