lawfulness

/ˈlɔfəlnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being allowed by law; legality.
    • Citizens expect lawfulness from their government.
    • The lawfulness of the contract was confirmed by the attorney.
    • The judge questioned the lawfulness of the search warrant.
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