English Adverbs Referring to "Legality and Morality"

These adverbs describe how much an action conforms to principles of law or morality, such as "legally", "innocently", "ethically", etc.

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legally [adverb]

in a way that is allowed by the law or in accordance with legal rules

Ex: He legally changed his name after the adoption was finalized .

illegally [adverb]

in a way that breaks or goes against the law

Ex: They were caught illegally crossing the border without proper documents .

lawfully [adverb]

in a way that is permitted by legal rules or authority

Ex: The protestors gathered lawfully , with a permit from the city .

unlawfully [adverb]

in a way that opposes the law

Ex: The evidence was obtained unlawfully and therefore was not admissible in court .

legislatively [adverb]

in a way that involves creating or approving laws by an official lawmaking group

Ex: The changes were made legislatively to meet international requirements .

judicially [adverb]

in a manner relating to courts, judges, or the administration of justice

Ex: Judicially , the authority to make decisions rests with the appointed judges .

justifiably [adverb]

in a way that can be shown to be right or reasonable

Ex: He felt justifiably proud of the progress he made on the project .

legitimately [adverb]

in a way that is justifiable, reasonable, or supported by good reasons

Ex: It 's legitimately concerning that the deadline was missed without explanation .

innocently [adverb]

without any intention of breaking the law or causing trouble

Ex: The boy innocently explained that he had n't seen the sign .

acceptably [adverb]

in a way that reaches a minimum or tolerable level

Ex: The Wi-Fi speed was acceptably fast for basic browsing .

unacceptably [adverb]

in a way that does not meet the required standard or level of approval

Ex: The delays in project completion were deemed unacceptably long by the client .

validly [adverb]

in a way that is supported by sound reasoning or evidence

Ex: The data was collected validly following accepted scientific methods .

morally [adverb]

in a way that follows accepted rules of behavior or standards of goodness

Ex: The community expects its leaders to behave morally at all times .

ethically [adverb]

in a manner that is morally right or good

Ex: She raised her concerns ethically to avoid damaging reputations unfairly .

rightfully [adverb]

in a way that someone has a valid claim to something

Ex: He was rightfully awarded the prize after years of groundbreaking research .

deservedly [adverb]

in a manner that is earned through one's actions or qualities

Ex: He was deservedly punished for breaking the rules repeatedly .

righteously [adverb]

in accordance with ethical standards or virtue

Ex: He chose to righteously reject the bribe , though he desperately needed the money .

equitably [adverb]

in a way that treats everyone justly and without favoritism

Ex: She resolved the dispute equitably , listening to both sides before making a decision .

uprightly [adverb]

in an honest and morally correct way

Ex: She spoke uprightly about her mistakes , taking full responsibility .

wrongfully [adverb]

in a manner that is unjust or unfair

Ex: Many people feel that they were wrongfully treated by the new policy .

unfairly [adverb]

in a way that lacks justice or equality

Ex: He felt unfairly criticized for mistakes that were not his fault .

unjustly [adverb]

in an unfair or immoral manner

Ex: The law was criticized for targeting a specific group and acting unjustly toward them .

falsely [adverb]

in a way that lacks sincerity or genuine feeling

Ex: They welcomed her falsely , masking their resentment .

dishonorably [adverb]

in a way that lacks honesty, fairness, or integrity

Ex: He dishonorably broke his promise after gaining everyone 's trust .

shamefully [adverb]

in a manner that is disgraceful or morally wrong

Ex: He shamefully admitted to cheating on the test .

perversely [adverb]

in a manner that goes against what is usual, expected, or appropriate

Ex: She perversely found comfort in chaos , unlike most people who seek order .

gratuitously [adverb]

without any valid cause, justification, or necessity

Ex: He gratuitously insulted his coworkers during the meeting .

Adverbs of Manner Related to Humans
Adverbs of Physical State	Adverbs of Sensory Perception	Adverbs of Strength and Weakness	Adverbs of Manner of Expression
Adverbs of Manner of Thinking	Adverbs of Intention and Resolution	Adverbs of Lack of Intention and Resolution	Adverbs of Seriousness and Humor
Adverbs of Vigilance and Laxity	Adverbs of Energy and Courage	Adverbs of Confidence and Reliability	Adverbs of Competence
Adverbs of Legality and Morality	Adverbs of Morally Positive Behavior	Adverbs of Audacity	Adverbs of Kindness and Indifference
Adverbs of Violence and Ill Intent	Adverbs of Powerlessness	Adverbs of Manner of Expenditure	Adverbs of Unity and Autonomy