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legality

nounfeminineformalcommon/lɨ.ɣɐ.li.ˈða.ðɨ/le·ga·li·da·de

Definition

1

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

Usage examples

“The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.”
“They acted with full legality.”

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Common combinations

principle of legalityquestion the legalitywithin the bounds of legality