/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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