C1 noun Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
legality
Verb
legalize
Adverbe
legally
Adjectif
legal
Apparenté
legalization
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : legality

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
legality
Verb
legalize
Adverbe
legally
Adjectif
legal
Apparenté
legalization

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

doubt the legality of

doubt the legality of

test the legality of

test the legality of

clothed in legality

clothed in legality

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : legality

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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