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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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Some in Europe have been sceptical of the legality of the proposal, including Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The president, however, is facing questions about the legality of his strikes, which have now killed at least 34 people.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
In July 2025, Uganda’s courts swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the legality of polygamy, citing the protection of religious and cultural freedom.
—David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Legality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legality. Accessed 25 Oct. 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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