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legality

le·gal·i·ty [ lee gállətee ] (plural le·gal·i·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. conformity to law: the state of being in accordance with the law
the legality of the corporation's activities

2. obeying of law: the observance of the law

3. legal requirement: something required by law, especially a technical detail ( often used in the plural )
We have to take care of certain legalities before opening the business.

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