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- [lee-gal-i-tee]
- /liˈgæl ɪ ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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
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