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legalities

le·gal·i·ty
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lee-gal-i-tee]
    • /liˈgæl ɪ ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lee-gal-i-tee]
    • /liˈgæl ɪ ti/

Definitions of legalities word

  • noun plural legalities the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; lawfulness. 1
  • noun plural legalities attachment to or observance of law. 1
  • noun plural legalities Usually, legalities. a duty or obligation imposed by law. 1
  • noun plural legalities Theology. reliance on good works for salvation rather than on free grace. 1
  • noun legalities Plural form of legality. 1

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Origin of legalities

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English legalite < Medieval Latin lēgālitās. See legal, -ity

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Parts of speech for Legalities

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

legalities popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

legalities usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for legalities

noun legalities

  • authorities — the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine.
  • justices — Plural form of justice.
  • rights — a just claim or title, whether legal, prescriptive, or moral: You have a right to say what you please.

Antonyms for legalities

noun legalities

  • injustices — the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.

Top questions with legalities

  • what does legalities mean?

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