legality

American  

[lee-gal-i-tee] / liˈgæl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

legalities

1. the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; lawfulness.

   Synonyms:

   validity, legitimacy

2. attachment to or observance of law.

3. Usually legalities. a duty or obligation imposed by law.

4. Theology. reliance on good works for salvation rather than on free grace.

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legality British  

/ lɪˈɡælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or quality of being legal or lawful

2. adherence to legal principles

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Other Word Forms

• pseudolegality noun

Etymology

Origin of legality

1425–75; late Middle English legalite < Medieval Latin lēgālitās. See legal, -ity

Example Sentences

Kalshi’s platform is available nationwide, though courts are examining the legality of the platform in nearly a dozen states.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it has provided no definitive evidence that the vessels it targets are involved in drug trafficking, prompting heated debate about the legality of the operations.

From Barron's

The European Commission announced last week that it would provisionally implement the mammoth deal, pending the EU top court's ruling on its legality.

From Barron's

He added: "The question is not if we are on the side of the ayatollahs - nobody is. The question is whether we are in favour of peace and international legality."

From BBC

All three countries stopped short of questioning the legality under international law of the US-Israeli strikes.

From BBC

Related Words

• validity