legalitynoun [ U ]
uk/liːˈɡæl.ə.ti/us/liːˈɡæl.ə.t̬i/the fact that something is allowed by the law:
Six journalists sought to challenge in court the legality of the ban on broadcasting.
legalities [ plural ]
the things that are demanded by law:
I'm not sure about the legalities, but I suggest we go ahead with the plan and see what happens.
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Legal & illegal
- bootleg
- chargeable
- constitutionality
- criminal
- extrajudicial
- heinous
- illegal
- illegitimate
- impeach
- improper
- lawful
- legally
- legitimacy
- license
- treasonable
- underground
- undocumented
- unlicensed
- valid
- wrongful
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