legality

noun
UK: /lɪˈɡæləti/
US: /liˈɡæləti/

  1. The state of being allowed by the law.

    1. They checked the legality of the contract.
    2. The company lawyer verified the legality of the business operation before it started.

  2. Adherence to laws, rules, or regulations; lawfulness.

    1. The police questioned the legality of the search.
    2. Questions surrounding the legality of the government's actions continue to arise.

Synonyms

legitimacy validity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "legality" in English means: The state of being allowed by the law., Adherence to laws, rules, or regulations; lawfulness..

The phonetic transcription of "legality" is /lɪˈɡæləti/ in British English and /liˈɡæləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "legality": legitimacy, validity.

Example usage of "legality": "They checked the legality of the contract.". More examples on the page.