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Meanings of legally in English

Portuguese
legalmente

By law; conforming to the law.

legalmente
Usage of legally in English
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We, however, say create wealth legally and according to rules and policies.
The South African
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Sharapova claimed she had taken meldonium legally for years for health reasons.
The Guardian
3
However, it is not legally binding under Russian criminal or administrative law.
Reuters
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Good luck avoiding the appearance of turnabout, however legally legitimate the process.
NY Magazine
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Nothing is likely to happen legally any time soon to change that.
Radio NZ
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However, it will be legally able to start recruiting early next month.
Reuters
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It simply means 'old vines', although it has no legally accepted definition.
The Irish Times
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The Netherlands and Australia, which lost 38 people, hold Russia legally responsible.
Reuters
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Aronberg's office said it faced a legally higher standard than law enforcement.
Reuters
10
Depending on your state, province or country, marriage means different things, legally.
BBC
11
It is not legally possible to leave it open-ended, EU officials say.
Reuters
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She came to her house armed with products obtained legally in Australia.
News.com.au
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North American alliance members will be held legally accountable to the group.
Reuters
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Officials add that the banking laws ban discrimination against legally resident customers.
The Guardian
15
The move likely would allow them to work legally, at least temporarily.
Reuters
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This fell short of what the EU sought: a comprehensive, legally-binding agreement.
The Irish Times
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Translations for legally
Portuguese
legalmente
Legally through the time
Legally across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
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