Legality

Pronunciation: /liːˈɡælətiː/

Legality (noun)

  1. The state of being allowed by law; whether something follows the rules set by a government.
  2. The degree to which actions, documents, or procedures meet legal requirements.
  3. The right of an authority to act, based on law and recognized legal power.

Examples

  • The legality of the action was questioned by many people.
  • They checked the legality before continuing the plan.