as in ethically
according to the rules or the law
that's not a move that can be made legally in chess
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Recent Examples of legally
Lawyers think these practices may be legally defensible in some cases, but corporations have too much at stake to find out.
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The owner must be at least 25 years old and legally responsible for any complaints involving the unit’s occupants and their guests.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The Israeli action had raised questions about what any nation can legally do to enforce a blockade in international waters.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Police said the substances can be purchased legally online and in stores.
—Janat Batra, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The owner must be at least 25 years old and legally responsible for any complaints involving the unit’s occupants and their guests.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The Israeli action had raised questions about what any nation can legally do to enforce a blockade in international waters.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Police said the substances can be purchased legally online and in stores.
—Janat Batra, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legally
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There’s also a big difference, technically and ethically, between keeping a face on a phone versus handing it over to a database.—
Jonathan S. Weissman,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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But reporters are paid to deliver credible information obtained ethically.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The driveways are fairly short, and at the top of hers, the garage door hangs open.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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As a result, unlike what his name would suggest, Unique is a fairly generic loner who dully seeks vengeance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The only question left is what to do with the bank-rich, morally-bankrupt LIV players who wish to migrate back to the PGA.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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However this ends, the United States is already diminished by it, militarily, diplomatically, economically and morally.—
Jon Duffy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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After nearly four years of service, Wade was honorably discharged in 1987 under an early transfer program that was part of a military reduction in force enacted that year.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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These fine people served their country honorably.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Conductor, a new art fair hosted by Powerhouse Arts opened in Brooklyn on Wednesday night with a crowd size expected from a biennial preview, rather than a typical fair opening.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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The book fair began in Minneapolis and has grown into a multi-city celebration of books, creativity and community that brings together readers, writers and others in the literary community for a fresh take on the book fair experience.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Methanol is a chemical with diverse uses and can be burned cleanly, producing no smoke.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic has a habit of using dramatic, alarming-sounding language that can be tough to interrogate cleanly, including flirting with the idea that its Claude model might be conscious.—
Robert Hart,
The Verge,
23 Apr. 2026
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Original price: $13.99 These Neutrogena pre-moistened facial cleansing towelettes gently remove makeup and dissolve dirt for fresh, clean-looking skin.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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That's especially proven in season 2, when — after coming clean to her team about holding Sir captive — Gabi's closest allies turn their backs on her.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
10 Oct. 2024
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“Legally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legally. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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