legality
[ lee-gal-i-tee ]
/ liˈgæl ɪ ti /
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noun, plural le·gal·i·ties.
the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; lawfulness.
attachment to or observance of law.
Usually legalities. a duty or obligation imposed by law.
Theology. reliance on good works for salvation rather than on free grace.
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pseu·do·le·gal·i·ty, noun, plural pseu·do·le·gal·i·ties.Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for legality
legality
/ (lɪˈɡælɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
the state or quality of being legal or lawful
adherence to legal principles
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