le·gal·i·ty (l -g l  -t)n. pl. le·gal·i·ties 1. The state or quality of being legal; lawfulness. 2. Adherence to or observance of the law. 3. A requirement enjoined by law. Often used in the plural. |
legality [lɪˈgælɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. (Law) the state or quality of being legal or lawful
2. (Law) adherence to legal principles
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | legality - lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute lawfulness - the quality of conforming to law illegality - unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute |
legality
noun lawfulness, validity, legitimacy, accordance with the law, permissibility, rightfulness, admissibleness The auditor has questioned the legality of the contracts.
Translations
legality
n → Legalität f; (of claim) → Rechtmäßigkeit f; (of tender) → Gesetzlichkeit f; (of restrictions, obligation) → Gesetzmäßigkeit f; (of fare, speed) → Zulässigkeit f; (of contract, will, marriage, purchase, decision, limit) → rechtliche Gültigkeit, Rechtsgültigkeit f
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