legally

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the law or the legal process.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈliːɡəli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈliːɡəli/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

illegally

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with legally
legally , jelly , melodically , penelly , selly

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Variants

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legally

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Etymology

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From Middle English leghaly, from legh, past participle of leghan to lie, from Old English legian; related to leg, law.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'legally' is derived from the Old English word 'legian', which means 'to lie'.

2. The longest word in the English language with the letters 'e' is 'sequoiaquotientially' which can be legally used with the meaning 'in the manner of a sequoia tree'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Illegally: Opposite of legally. Refers to something that is not authorized or in violation of the law.

2. Legalese: Legal language, often considered to be unclear and difficult to understand for non-experts.

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Culture

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The term 'legally' is used extensively in legal proceedings and documents. It signifies the lawful or authorized manner in which something is done.

How to Memorize "legally"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a courtroom setting with judges and lawyers. Visualize the process of following legal procedures and making lawful decisions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'legally' with the concept of 'authority' or 'law'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Lawful Everyday Actions' to remember the meaning of 'legally'.

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