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legality

Syllabification: (le·gal·i·ty)
Pronunciation: /ləˈgalətē/
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Definition of legality

noun (plural legalities)

  • the quality or state of being in accordance with the law:documentation testifying to the legality of the arms sale
  • (legalities) obligations imposed by law.

Origin:

late Middle English: from French légalité or medieval Latin legalitas 'relating to the law', from Latin legalis (see legal)

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