LEGALITY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

legality

noun

li-ˈga-lə-tē

Definition of legality next

as in legitimacy

the quality or state of being legal the senator questioned the legality of the proposed surveillance operation

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Recent Examples of legality Experts have questioned the legality of that assertion. —

Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 The legality of the strikes has come under intense scrutiny as the administration has publicly presented little evidence that those killed in the ongoing operations are affiliates of drug cartels or that each of the vessels had drugs on board. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 In addition, several caveats regarding legality, tree size, location, and species can affect where and whether the tree can be planted. —

Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026 But what, exactly, is the legality of this program? —

Brittany Trang, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for legality

legitimacy

Noun

Meanwhile, the legitimacy of his criminal case in Tennessee faces a major test next week as the federal judge overseeing his trial hears arguments over Abrego Garcia’s claim that he’s being unfairly targeted.

— Devan Cole, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
These engagements served as powerful symbols of the Free State’s legitimacy.

— Brian Cahalane, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026