legally

adverb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: le-gal-ly (3)

English Definition

In a way that conforms to or is permitted by law

Example Sentence

They are now legally married.

US IPA /ˈliːɡəli/

UK IPA /ˈliːɡəli/

lawfully legitimately licitly rightfully

illegally unlawfully illegitimately