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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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The Supreme Court continues weighing the legality of federal troops deployment in American cities.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Critics challenge legality of US’ LatAm strikes The US struck four more vessels alleged to be carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific, part of a military campaign that analysts say is drastically expanding American presidential power.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
While the legality and regulation of THC products varies on a state-by-state basis, some states have reportedly banned items that are packaged similarly to candy.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Legality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legality. Accessed 6 Nov. 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
Legal Definition
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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