Meaning: 合法的にadv. (Hira=ごうほうてきに) lawfully, legally, in a manner which is permitted by law; legitimatelyadj. (Hira=ごうほうてきな) law-abiding, obedient to the law, legal, lawful, in orderv. (Hira=ごうほうてきにする) legitimize, make something lawful, authorize, legalize