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legally

/ˈliːɡəli/ adverb

In Latin: lēge Wiktionary

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  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.
  2. From a legal perspective.
    Legally, I think you are covered, but there are angry guys with baseball bats outside.

Origin

From legal + -ly. Piecewise doublet of leally and loyally.

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