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- [lee-gal-i-tee]
- /liˈgæl ɪ ti/
- /liːˈɡæl.ə.ti/
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- [lee-gal-i-tee]
- /liˈgæl ɪ ti/
Definitions of legality word
- noun plural legality the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; lawfulness. 1
- noun plural legality attachment to or observance of law. 1
- noun plural legality Usually, legalities. a duty or obligation imposed by law. 1
- noun plural legality Theology. reliance on good works for salvation rather than on free grace. 1
- noun legality The quality or state of being in accordance with the law. 1
- noun legality fact of being lawful 1
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Origin of legality
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 Legality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
legality 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
legality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for legality
noun legality
- validity — the state or quality of being valid: to question the validity of the argument.
- justice — Donald, 1925–2004, U.S. poet.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
- lawfulness — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
Antonyms for legality
noun legality
- injustice — the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.
- unfairness — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- illegality — illegal condition or quality; unlawfulness.
Top questions with legality
- what does legality mean?
- what is legality?
- what is principle of legality?
- how is legality different from ethics?
- what affirmed the legality of racial segregation?
- how do ethics differ from legality?
- what is the principle of legality?
- what is legality in law?
- what is legality in a contract?
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