Synonyms for legally
- adverb
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Adverb
1. Lawfully — as permitted by law; not contrary to law
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Definitions
- adv. 1
As permitted by law; not contrary to law.
You can legally park in the lot on weekends without paying the fee, they won't ticket you.
Example sentences
- legitimately Sami is legitimately my biggest supporter.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| legally | steady | |
| legitimately | steady | |
| lawfully | falling | |
| legalistically | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- lawfully3
- 12 letters
- legitimately5
- 14 letters
- legalistically
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lawfully3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- légalement
- Italiano
- legalmente
- Español
- legalmente