nounformal
the fact that something is allowed by law
The court questioned the legality of the search.
Common phrases & grammar
question the legality of · doubt the legality of
American English
How to pronounce legalities
nounB2
leeGAAlihdeez
/liˈgæ.lɪ.ɾiz/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: legality
the fact that something is allowed by law
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Related words & forms
The final -y changes to -ies in the plural.