Legally meaning in English

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Definition

legally: authentically, lawfully, legitimately adverb

Examples

  • "He could legally sell his shares from right under your nose Bruno!"
  • "Legally Bruno"
  • "Judge : Well, personally I found that argument quite convincing, but, I suppose that legally, you're entitled to defend yourself, Mr. Delavigne."
  • "I am very lucky to be sponsored by this company, but many strangers would like to live in this country permanently and legally."
Exercise 1
"Me, Bruno Delavigne, allegedly the president and CEO of a perfume company"

Which of the following words could replace allegedly in the above sentence?
"Me, Bruno Delavigne, allegedly the president and CEO of a perfume company"

Which of the following words could replace allegedly in the above sentence?
The terms "allegedly" and "certainly" are not synonyms. The word "certainly" means something is sure and without doubt. For example: Everest is certainly the highest mountain in the world.
This is correct. The terms "allegedly" and "supposedly" are synonyms. The word "allegedly" refers to something that is supposed but not proven. Example: There was allegedly a break-in last night but nobody saw it happening. Bruno is suggesting (with irony) that there is doubt about his status as boss if he is receiving customer service calls!
The terms "allegedly" and "reluctantly" are not synonyms. The word "reluctantly" means to do something in an unwilling manner (with reluctance). For example: He reluctantly went back to work after the holidays.
The terms "allegedly" and "legally" are not synonyms. The word "legally" means to do something "within the law" without "breaking the law". For example: At the age of 17 you are legally allowed to drive a car in the UK.

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