legality
noun
le·gal·i·ty
li-ˈga-lə-tē 
plural legalities
1
: attachment to or observance of law
2
: the quality or state of being legal : lawfulness
3
legalities plural
: obligations imposed by law
Examples of legality in a Sentence
the senator questioned the legality of the proposed surveillance operation
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The nursing home industry has challenged the legalities of past proposals to focus funds disproportionately.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
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—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
Bates had previously halted enforcement of multiple provisions of the executive order against Jenner & Block and appeared deeply skeptical of its legality during a hearing last month.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The attorneys have challenged the legality of Khalil’s warrantless arrest and say he was targeted for his pro-Palestinian views.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
And the Supreme Court could act without assessing the legality of Trump's directive.
—USA Today, 15 May 2025
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“Legality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legality. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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legality
noun
le·gal·i·ty
li-ˈgal-ət-ē
plural legalities
1
: the quality or state of being legal : lawfulness
2
: something that is required by law
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legality
noun
le·gal·i·ty
li-ˈga-lə-tē
plural legalities
1
: attachment to or observance of law
2
: the quality or state of being legal : lawfulness
3
plural
: obligations imposed by law
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