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Definition legally in American English

legally adverb

adverb
/ˈliɡ(ə)li/
1

according to the law

Example

Parents are legally obliged to make sure their children attend school.

Example

Legally, the shareholders are the owners of the company.

Example

Once you've signed the agreement, it becomes a legally binding document.

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Definition legally in American English