legally
gb/lˈiɡəli/ us/lˈiɡəli/
B1
英語
~ 8200
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
property
1
in a way allowed by law
In a way that the law allows; not against the law.
用法パターン：
to [do something] legally
よくある間違い：
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".
類義語
lawfully (A bit more formal and less common in everyday speech, but means almost the same: in agreement with the law.)
対義語
illegally (Means in a way that breaks the law, the direct opposite of acting legally.)
コロケーション
act legally
|operate legally
|work legally
|legally download
|legally sell
|legally purchase
テーマ
law
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The company claims it obtained all the data legally.
- After the visa was approved, she could finally work legally in the country.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- You must be 18 to buy alcohol legally here.
- She wants to stay in the country legally.
- 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.
adverb
B2
relation
2
in terms of legal status
As the law officially sees or describes someone or something, especially their status.
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is legally [adjective]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
officially (in law) ("Officially" is more general; adding "in law" makes it clear you mean in the legal sense, like "legally".)
対義語
informally (Describes how something is seen in everyday life or custom, not in the strict, official sense of the law, contrasting with "legally".)
コロケーション
legally married
|legally an adult
|legally responsible
|legally liable
|legally dead
|legally blind
テーマ
law
|society
|core_vocabulary
例文
- They are still legally married, even though they live apart.
- In many countries you are legally an adult at 18.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- They are legally married but want a divorce.
- At 18, you are legally an adult in my country.
- 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.
文法
辞書形
legally
IPA
GB/lˈiɡəli/
US/lˈiɡəli/
音節・強勢
leg - ally （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (leg)
活用形
Noun
- Base: legally
- Plural: legallies
関連語
Forms
legallies
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
legality
noun
illegality
noun
legalistic
adjective
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Employers are legally required to provide a safe workplace.
- You are legally required to pay taxes on this income.