Correctly and Legally

Correctly

Correctly adverb - In a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose.

Legally and correctly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Legally" instead an adverb "Correctly".

Legally

Legally adverb - According to the rules or the law.

Correctly and legally are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correctly" instead an adverb "Legally".

Both words in one sentence

  • Cox and Jordan find out that they never correctly filed their divorce and so are legally still married.
  • Unfortunately, as a result of the new teacher's harsh drills and very specific teaching methods, SpongeBob can only drive correctly while blindfolded, and since he's legally forbidden to drive blindfolded, his boating test with the new guy fails as usual.
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