legality

Definitions

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

The degree to which something is permitted by law.

Examples

The lawyer questioned the legality of the search warrant issued by the police.

We must carefully review the legality of this contract before signing it.

The committee is currently debating the legality of the proposed environmental regulations.

Synonyms

lawfulness legitimacy validity constitutionality rightfulness authorization sanction

Antonyms

illegality illegitimacy unlawfulness invalidity crime wrongfulness prohibition