
好词典

源自中古英语,由legal(法律的)加副词后缀-ly构成,最终可追溯至拉丁语lex(法律)。
❶ 以合法的方式或依据法律规定,指行为或状态符合法律要求或法律允许的范围。
“She was legally adopted by her stepfather last year.”
(她去年被继父合法收养了。)
“You must be legally married to claim these benefits.”
(你必须合法结婚才能申领这些福利。)
legally blind — 法律上认定的盲人,指视力达到法定标准以下,可享受相关社会福利的状态。
“Although he can see light, he is considered legally blind.”
(尽管他能感知光线,但根据法律标准被认定为盲人。)
legally responsible — 指根据法律规定需要承担相应责任或义务的状态。
“Parents are legally responsible for their children's actions in some cases.”
(在某些情况下,父母需为子女的行为承担法律责任。)