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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Behind the gates of a community in Tarrant County sits a public roadway, maintained by the county but used exclusively by residents, raising questions about the legality of such an arrangement.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The legality of whether the FCC can unilaterally raise the ownership cap remains unclear.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
In a statement Thursday, EPA officials reaffirmed that conclusion and said the lawsuit is not about the legality or the merits of their argument, but rather political motivation.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Aguado says one possible path forward is filing a habeas corpus petition, which challenges the legality of Sousa's detention and could potentially lead to her release.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The legality of whether the FCC can unilaterally raise the ownership cap remains unclear.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
In a statement Thursday, EPA officials reaffirmed that conclusion and said the lawsuit is not about the legality or the merits of their argument, but rather political motivation.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Aguado says one possible path forward is filing a habeas corpus petition, which challenges the legality of Sousa's detention and could potentially lead to her release.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for legality
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“Legality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legality. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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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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