legality
Americannoun
plural
legalities-
the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; lawfulness.
- Synonyms:
- validity, legitimacy
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attachment to or observance of law.
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Usually legalities. a duty or obligation imposed by law.
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Theology. reliance on good works for salvation rather than on free grace.
noun
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the state or quality of being legal or lawful
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adherence to legal principles
Other Word Forms
- pseudolegality noun
Etymology
Origin of legality
1425–75; late Middle English legalite < Medieval Latin lēgālitās. See legal, -ity
Example Sentences
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Even before a Warner-Netflix proposed deal was announced, Lee had been publicly questioning the legality of the combination.
It has been an unprecedented situation in the US with the league and Washington Spirit battling through legalities to try to keep one of their best talents.
From BBC
"We are convinced of the legality of the agreement. No more delays. The agreement must now be provisionally applied," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said after the vote.
From Barron's
European Union lawmakers voted to assess the legality of the EU’s landmark trade agreement with South American countries signed on Saturday.
At the crux of the issue is the legality of slot-machine-type terminals.
From Los Angeles Times
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