legality

/li:'gæliti/

Thân thiện

The lawyer explained the legality of the contract to her clients.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being in accordance with the law; lawfulness. This refers to the characteristic of an action, document, or situation that conforms to established legal statutes and principles. 2. A legal requirement or obligation. This refers to a specific rule or mandate imposed by law.

Usage

The word "legality" is used to discuss whether something is permitted or recognized by law. It is often examined in contrast to concepts like morality or practicality. It is a formal term commonly used in legal, business, and governmental contexts.

Examples

• The company's lawyers are reviewing the legality of the proposed contract.
• There are serious questions about the legality of the government's surveillance program.
• Before proceeding, we must ensure the legality of this action.
• The court will rule on the legality of the new regulation.

Advanced Usage

• "Within the bounds/realms of legality": Operating in a way that is technically legal, though it may push against ethical boundaries.
  • The scheme was within the bounds of legality, but it was widely considered unethical.
• "Question/challenge the legality of": To formally dispute whether something is lawful.
  • The opposition party vowed to challenge the legality of the decree.

Variants and Related Words

• Legal (adjective): Related to or permitted by law. (e.g., , )
• Legally (adverb): In a way that conforms to the law. (e.g., , )
• Legalize (verb): To make something legal that was previously prohibited. (e.g., )
• Illegality (noun): The state of being illegal; unlawfulness. (This is the direct antonym.)

Synonyms

• Lawfulness
• Legitimacy (in a legal sense)
• Validity (within a legal framework)

Antonyms

• Illegality
• Unlawfulness
• Illegitimacy (in a legal sense)

Học thuật

Noun

1. lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute