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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishWhether something is allowed under the law.
Common pairings
question the legality
legality of an action
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Word forms
- Plural
- legalities
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Etymology
Formed from legal plus the noun suffix -ity.
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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.
