legally
gb/lˈiɡəli/ us/lˈiɡəli/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 8200
legálisan, jogilag
B1
1
legálisan
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to [do something] legally
The company claims it obtained all the data legally.
A vállalat azt állítja, hogy az összes adatot legálisan szerezte meg.
After the visa was approved, she could finally work legally in the country.
Miután jóváhagyták a vízumát, végre legálisan dolgozhatott az országban.
You can legally download this software from the official website.
He argued that the police had not entered the house legally.
The protest was peaceful and legally permitted by the city.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
You must be 18 to buy alcohol legally here.
Itt 18 évesnek kell lenned ahhoz, hogy legálisan alkoholt vásárolhass.
She wants to stay in the country legally.
Legálisan szeretne az országban maradni.
He asked a lawyer how to start his business legally.
They are trying to bring the money into the country legally.
I am not sure if we can do this legally.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use "legal" instead of "legally" before verbs, for example *"You must drive legal"* instead of the correct *"You must drive legally"*. Remember: use "legal" before nouns (a legal document) and "legally" before verbs (act legally) or adjectives (legally valid). Learners also sometimes say *"by the legal way"*; it is more natural to say "legally".
Σημασία
in a way allowed by law
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
act legally
|operate legally
|work legally
|legally download
|legally sell
|legally purchase
Συνώνυμα
lawfully (A bit more formal and less common in everyday speech, but means almost the same: in agreement with the law.)
Αντώνυμα
illegally (Means in a way that breaks the law, the direct opposite of acting legally.)
Θέματα
law
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
In a way that the law allows; not against the law.
In a way that follows the law and is not illegal.
B2
2
jogilag
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is legally [adjective]
They are still legally married, even though they live apart.
Jogilag még mindig házasok, bár külön élnek.
In many countries you are legally an adult at 18.
Sok országban 18 évesen jogilag nagykorúnak számítasz.
The company is legally responsible for any damage caused by its products.
He is legally blind, even though he can see shapes and colors.
According to the contract, she is legally entitled to a bonus.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
They are legally married but want a divorce.
Jogilag házasok, de el akarnak válni.
At 18, you are legally an adult in my country.
Az én országomban 18 évesen jogilag nagykorúnak számítasz.
The hotel is legally responsible for your safety.
He is legally blind and cannot drive a car.
She is legally the owner of the house.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse "legally" with "officially" or "technically". "Legally" focuses on what the law says; for example, someone may be legally an adult at 18 even if many people do not see them as very mature. Use "legally" when the specific rules of law are important.
Σημασία
in terms of legal status
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
legally married
|legally an adult
|legally responsible
|legally liable
|legally dead
|legally blind
Συνώνυμα
officially (in law) ("Officially" is more general; adding "in law" makes it clear you mean in the legal sense, like "legally".)
Αντώνυμα
informally (Describes how something is seen in everyday life or custom, not in the strict, official sense of the law, contrasting with "legally".)
Θέματα
law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
As the law officially sees or describes someone or something, especially their status.
As recognized or defined by law, especially when talking about a person’s or thing’s official status.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
legally
IPA
GB/lˈiɡəli/
US/lˈiɡəli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
leg - ally (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (leg)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: legally
- Plural: legallies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
legallies
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
legality
noun
illegality
noun
legalistic
adjective
Εκφράσεις
legally binding
1/lˈiɡəli bˈaɪndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
having legal force or effect
Describes an agreement or document that the law will enforce; people must follow it or they can be punished or sued.
Παραδείγματα
- Make sure the contract is legally binding before you sign it.
- Without his signature, the agreement will not be legally binding.
legally blind
1/lˈiɡəli blˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
having very low vision by law
Describes a person who has such poor eyesight that the law counts them as blind, even if they can see a little.
Παραδείγματα
- She is legally blind but can still see large shapes and bright colors.
- Being legally blind makes him eligible for certain government benefits.
legally liable for
1/lˈiɡəli lˈaɪəbəl fɚ/
fixed phrase
legally responsible for something
Used when the law says a person or company must pay for damage, loss, or problems they caused.
Παραδείγματα
- If the product is unsafe, the manufacturer can be legally liable for injuries.
- Drivers may be legally liable for accidents they cause through careless driving.
legally obliged to
1/lˈiɡəli əblˈaɪd͡ʒd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
formally duty-bound by law
Means that the law gives someone a formal duty to do something; if they do not do it, there may be legal consequences.
Παραδείγματα
- The company is legally obliged to protect your personal data.
- Landlords are legally obliged to keep the building in good condition.
legally required to
1/lˈiɡəli ɹikwˈaɪɚd tə/
fixed phrase
must do something by law
Used when the law says that a person or company must do something; it is not a choice.
Παραδείγματα
- Employers are legally required to provide a safe workplace.
- You are legally required to pay taxes on this income.