legally
adverb /ˈliː.ɡəl.i/Definition
B2 as stated by the law: Children under 16 are not legally allowed to buy cigarettes.Legal and illegal
(Definition of legally adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- bookable adjective (RECORD)
- bootleg adjective (ILLEGAL)
- constitutionality noun
- game noun (ACTIVITY)
- heinous adjective
- illegal adjective
- illegality noun
- illicit adjective
- improper adjective (DISHONEST)
- lawless adjective
- legal adjective (LAW)
- legitimacy noun
- legitimate adjective
- shady adjective (DISHONEST)
- treasonable adjective
- unconstitutional adjective
- unlawful adjective
- valid adjective
- wrongful adjective
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