Spanish Conversation · Level 5
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Spanish word
legalidad
Pronunciation
IPA/leɣaliˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounlegality
Example
Necesitamos comprobar la legalidad del contrato antes de firmar.
We need to check the legality of the contract before signing.
More examples
En la reunión se habló de la legalidad de las pruebas presentadas.
At the meeting they discussed the legality of the evidence presented.
Core concept
Condition of not breaking the law.
Common phrases
hablar de la legalidad
discuss the legality
cumplir con la legalidad
comply with the legality
Similar words
ilegalidad: State of acting against the law or being unlawful.
validez: Legal validity that gives a document binding, enforceable effect.
cumplimiento: Carrying out duties or following rules as required by law.
Definition in Spanish
Estado o condición de aquello que no contraviene la ley y cumple las normas jurídicas.
Word origin
The word is formed by adding -idad to Spanish legal, which comes from Latin legalis (from lex/legis 'law'), and reflects the Latin suffix -ĭtas meaning 'state or condition'.
Usage tips
- In expressions like comprobar la legalidad the noun refers to a formal check of compliance rather than the everyday sense captured by ¿Es legal?