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    Légalement (en. Legally)

    [leɡaləmɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In relation to the law or in compliance with it.
    He acted legally by respecting all regulations.
    Il a agi légalement en respectant toutes les régulations.
    In a manner that is accepted by legislation.
    Contracts must be signed legally to be valid.
    Les contrats doivent être signés légalement pour être valides.
    In accordance with established rights and obligations.
    Any citizen can defend themselves legally in court.
    Tout citoyen peut se défendre légalement devant un tribunal.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'legalis', which means 'relating to the law'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act legally
    To act in compliance with the law.
    agir légalement
    be legally responsible
    To be accountable in the eyes of the law.
    être légalement responsable
    buy legally
    To acquire something in accordance with existing laws.
    acheter légalement

    Related Words

    legal
    Related to the law, compliant with the law.
    légal
    legal
    Related to rights, to justice.
    juridique
    law
    Rule imposed by an authority to govern the behavior of citizens.
    loi

    Slang Meanings

    Doing something by the book.
    One shouldn't resort to dubious methods, do it legally.
    Il ne faut pas passer par des méthodes douteuses, fais-le légalement.
    Acting in the right way.
    In this sector, everyone does things legally.
    Dans ce secteur, tout le monde fait les choses légalement.