C1 noun Neutral

legality

/lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality refers to the state or quality of being in accordance with the law. It is used to describe whether an action, contract, or situation is permitted by established legal rules and principles.

Beispiele

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1

Many people question the legality of downloading copyrighted material for personal use.

Many people question the legality of downloading copyrighted material for personal use.

2

The court has been asked to rule on the legality of the new executive order concerning immigration.

The court has been asked to rule on the legality of the new executive order concerning immigration.

3

I'm not really sure about the legality of this side hustle, so let's keep it quiet.

I'm not really sure about the legality of this side hustle, so let's keep it quiet.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
legality
Verb
legalize
Adverb
legally
Adjektiv
legal
Verwandt
legalization
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Merkhilfe

Think of the root 'Legal' and the suffix '-ity' (which means state or condition). Legality is simply the state of being legal.

Schnelles Quiz

The defense attorney attempted to challenge the _______ of the evidence obtained during the search.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: legality

Beispiele

1

Many people question the legality of downloading copyrighted material for personal use.

everyday

Many people question the legality of downloading copyrighted material for personal use.

2

The court has been asked to rule on the legality of the new executive order concerning immigration.

formal

The court has been asked to rule on the legality of the new executive order concerning immigration.

3

I'm not really sure about the legality of this side hustle, so let's keep it quiet.

informal

I'm not really sure about the legality of this side hustle, so let's keep it quiet.

4

In jurisprudence, the principle of legality requires that all government action be authorized by law.

academic

In jurisprudence, the principle of legality requires that all government action be authorized by law.

5

Our corporate counsel must verify the legality of the proposed merger before we proceed with the acquisition.

business

Our corporate counsel must verify the legality of the proposed merger before we proceed with the acquisition.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
legality
Verb
legalize
Adverb
legally
Adjektiv
legal
Verwandt
legalization

Häufige Kollokationen

question the legality question the legality
ensure legality ensure legality
challenge the legality challenge the legality
principle of legality principle of legality
verify the legality verify the legality

Häufige Phrasen

doubt the legality of

doubt the legality of

test the legality of

test the legality of

clothed in legality

clothed in legality

Wird oft verwechselt mit

legality vs legitimacy

Legality refers strictly to following the letter of the law, while legitimacy refers to being morally or socially acceptable or 'right' in the eyes of the public.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is most frequently used in legal, political, and business contexts to discuss whether a specific act conforms to the law. It is usually treated as an uncountable noun.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'legality' when they mean 'justice' or 'fairness'; remember that something can be legal (possessing legality) but still be considered unfair.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the root 'Legal' and the suffix '-ity' (which means state or condition). Legality is simply the state of being legal.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle French 'legalité', which comes from the Latin 'legalis', meaning 'pertaining to the law'.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' Can be preceded by adjectives like 'questionable', 'strict', or 'doubtful'

Schnelles Quiz

The defense attorney attempted to challenge the _______ of the evidence obtained during the search.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: legality

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