Word
legality
Phoneticsle·gal·i·ty, stress on the second syllable
US/ɫiˈɡæɫəti/
UK/liːɡˈælɪti/
Definitions
01lawfulness
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law
n. the fact that something is allowed by the law.
n. the quality or state of being in accordance with the law. Uncountable in this general sense.
Español:legalidad
“The company's lawyers are checking the legality of the new contract.”
“The court was asked to rule on the legality of the government's decision to bypass the standard bidding process for the infrastructure project.”
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02a legal requirement
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal
n. a specific rule or duty that you must follow because of the law.
n. a specific legal obligation, technicality, or requirement. Countable in this sense.
“We need to finish all the legalities before we can officially open the shop.”
“Beyond the financial negotiations, there are several bureaucratic legalities that must be satisfied before the merger can be finalised.”
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Real-World Examples
“BBC Verify's Jake Horton examined the ads and spoke to legal experts about their legality.” “Legal scholars have repeatedly questioned the legality of those manoeuvres.” Etymology
From legal + -ity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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