Synonyms of legally
10 similar words
Another word for legally is illegally. Other synonyms of legally are legitimately, lawfully, licitly, criminally and unlawfully.
Synonyms and similar words for legally
adverbAs permitted by law; not contrary to law.
- lawfullyConforming to the law; legally.
- legitimatelyIn a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square.
- licitlyIn a licit manner, legally, in a manner compatible with law.
- illegallyIn a manner contrary to law.
- criminallyIn a criminal manner.
- forbiddenlyIn a forbidden or unlawful manner.
- illegitimatelyIn an illegitimate manner.
- illicitlyIn an illicit manner; illegally, immorally, or inappropriately.
- unlawfullyIn a manner not conforming to the law.
adverbFrom a legal perspective.
- legalisticallyIn a legalistic manner; in a manner promoting legalism.
Meaning of legally
- adverb As permitted by law; not contrary to law.
- adverb From a legal perspective.
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Questions about synonyms of legally
- What is another word for legally?
- Legally has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as illegally, legitimately, lawfully, licitly, criminally, unlawfully, illicitly and illegitimately.
- What does legally mean?
- Legally means as permitted by law; not contrary to law.
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