legality

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "The legality of the contract was questioned in court."
  - "The legality of the immigration status of the refugees is being investigated."

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Antonyms

illegality

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with legality
legality , piety , vitality

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Variants

List of all variants of legality that leads to same result
legalities , legality

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'legalis' meaning 'pertaining to law, legal'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'legality' is often used interchangeably with 'lawfulness'.

2. In some legal systems, the term 'legality' is used to refer specifically to the legal status of a person or entity.

3. The concept of legality has been a subject of debate and discussion throughout history, with philosophers and legal scholars offering various interpretations and perspectives.

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Related Concepts

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1. Illegality: The opposite of legality, referring to actions or situations that are not in accordance with the law.

2. Jurisdiction: The legal authority to administer justice in a particular area or over a particular matter.

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Culture

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Legality is a fundamental concept in the legal system and is essential for maintaining order and justice in society. In literature, the term 'legality' is often used in the context of legal proceedings and debates over the interpretation of laws.

How to Memorize "legality"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a judge's gavel and a law book to remember the concept of legality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'legality' with the idea of following the rules and being in accordance with the law.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Law is what we live by' to remember the meaning of legality.

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