B2 noun Formal

적법성

/t͡ɕʌ̹k̚p͈ʌ̹p̚sʰʌ̹ŋ/

The quality or state of being in accordance with the law; legitimacy.

Examples

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1

이 절차의 적법성을 먼저 확인해야 합니다.

We must first check the legality of this procedure.

2

검찰은 증거 수집 과정의 적법성을 강조했습니다.

The prosecution emphasized the legality of the evidence collection process.

3

그게 진짜 적법성이 있는 일이야?

Is that something that actually has legality?

Word Family

Noun
적법성
Adverb
적법하게
Adjective
적법한
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Memory Tip

Jeok (fit) + Beop (law) + Seong (nature). Nature that fits the law.

Quick Quiz

이번 시위 진압 과정에서의 ( ) 여부를 두고 논란이 일고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 적법성

Examples

1

이 절차의 적법성을 먼저 확인해야 합니다.

everyday

We must first check the legality of this procedure.

2

검찰은 증거 수집 과정의 적법성을 강조했습니다.

formal

The prosecution emphasized the legality of the evidence collection process.

3

그게 진짜 적법성이 있는 일이야?

informal

Is that something that actually has legality?

4

민주주의 국가에서 공권력 행사의 적법성은 필수적인 요소이다.

academic

In a democratic state, the legality of the exercise of public power is an essential element.

5

회계 감사 결과, 자금 운용의 적법성이 입증되었습니다.

business

As a result of the audit, the legality of the fund management was proven.

Word Family

Noun
적법성
Adverb
적법하게
Adjective
적법한

Common Collocations

적법성을 따지다 to question/examine the legality
적법성을 검토하다 to review the legality
적법성을 인정받다 to be recognized for legality
절차적 적법성 procedural legality
적법성 논란 controversy over legality

Common Phrases

적법한 절차

due process / legal procedure

적법성을 확보하다

to secure legality

적법성에 어긋나다

to go against legality

Often Confused With

적법성 vs 정당성

적법성 is strictly about following written law (legality), while 정당성 is about being morally or logically right (legitimacy/justification).

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Usage Notes

Used in academic writing regarding government, law, and business ethics.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for 'fairness' in games; use it for 'official laws'.

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Memory Tip

Jeok (fit) + Beop (law) + Seong (nature). Nature that fits the law.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 適法 (legal) + 性 (nature).

Grammar Patterns

~의 적법성 ~에 대한 적법성

Quick Quiz

이번 시위 진압 과정에서의 ( ) 여부를 두고 논란이 일고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 적법성

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