Legality

Legality (liːˈɡælɪti)

Legality (pronounced: liːˈɡælɪti) is a term used to denote the state or quality of being in accordance with the law. It is often used to refer to a system of laws of a country, or the condition of being lawful.

Etymology

The term "legality" is derived from the Latin word "legalis", which means "pertaining to the law". It was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

Related Terms

• Law: A system of rules created and enforced by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.
• Jurisprudence: The theory or philosophy of law.
• Legislation: The process of making or enacting laws.
• Legal Code: A written code of laws that are enforced. This may deal with criminal and/or civil law.
• Legal System: The system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state.
• Legal Rights: Rights conferred onto a person by a particular legal system.
• Legal Obligation: An obligation that is enforceable by law.
• Legal Precedent: A principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court or other tribunal when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.

See Also

• Rule of Law
• Common Law
• Civil Law (legal system)
• Criminal Law
• Constitutional Law
• International Law

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Legality
• Wikipedia's article - Legality

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