🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Rechtmäßigkeit

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʁɛçtˌmɛːsɪçkaɪt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Legality/lɪˈɡæl.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Rechtmäßigkeit der neuen Regelung wurde angezweifelt."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

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

    "The legality of the new policy was questioned by several legal experts."
  2. 2

    A legal right or entitlement.

    "The legality of the contract was upheld in court."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'legality' originates from the Latin word 'legalis', meaning 'pertaining to the law', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century. Its meaning has shifted to encompass the quality or state of being in accordance with the law.

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