legally
Translation
legally
Examples
The company is operating legally.
The company is operating legally.
You are legally required to pay taxes.
You are legally required to pay taxes.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) in a way that conforms to the law The company is operating legally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lawfully, legitimately; Antonyms: illegally, unlawfully
Etymology
From the adjective 'legal' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Legal' comes from Latin 'legalis'.
Memory Tips
Simply add '-ly' to the adjective 'legal' to describe an action done according to the law.