legality
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ɪ noun, plural le·gal·i·ties.
1.
the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; lawfulness.
2.
attachment to or observance of law.
3.
Usually, legalities. a duty or obligation imposed by law.
4.
Theology. reliance on good works for salvation rather than on free grace.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | the state or quality of being legal or lawful |
| 2. | adherence to legal principles |
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