noun Uncommon

legality

lee-GA-lih-tee

Legality (noun) means the state of being lawful or in accordance with the law. Example: “Lawyers debated the legality of the new surveillance measures.”

noun

The state of being lawful or in accordance with the law.

"Lawyers debated the legality of the new surveillance measures."

"The court had to rule on the legality of the eviction."

How to Use Legality

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWhether something is allowed under the law.

Common pairings

question the legality legality of an action

Word Forms

legalities plural

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Etymology

Formed from legal plus the noun suffix -ity.

Synonyms

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lawfulness legalness

Antonyms

illegality

Related Words

legitimacy

Rhymes for legality

city pity deity unity entity equity nudity oddity enmity uppity vanity cavity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “legality” mean?

The word “legality” means the state of being lawful or in accordance with the law. In plain terms, whether something is allowed under the law.

How do you pronounce “legality”?

“Legality” is pronounced lee-GA-lih-tee (/liˈɡælɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “legality” in a sentence?

Here is “legality” used in a sentence: “Lawyers debated the legality of the new surveillance measures.”

What is another word for “legality”?

Words with a similar meaning to “legality” include lawfulness and legalness.

What is the opposite of “legality”?

The opposite of “legality” — its antonyms — is illegality.

What part of speech is “legality”?

“Legality” is a noun.

Is “legality” a common word?

“Legality” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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