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legally
[/ˈliːɡəli/]
adverb
legalmente
1.
in a way that is permitted or required by law
The company must legally comply with all regulations.
A empresa deve se conformar legalmente com todos os regulamentos.
2.
according to the rules or principles of law
He was legally married in the courthouse.
Ele foi legalmente casado no fórum.
3.
in a manner that is recognized by law
The document is legally binding.
O documento é legalmente vinculativo.
Synonyms
lawfully
legitimately
rightfully
validly
Antonyms
illegally
unlawfully
invalidly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
legalmente
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
legalmente
common in legal and business contexts
Portugal
legalmente
standard usage with same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
legally binding agreement
legally responsible
legally entitled
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