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
Recent Examples on the Web
Again, though, the legality or illegality of AI deepfakes is unclear.
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Paul Sweeting, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Metrics included the legality of cannabis, dispensaries per 100,000 residents, number of medical cannabis-prescribing doctors per 100,000 residents, among others.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
Casting a shadow over the cancellations, however, are two new lawsuits challenging the plan’s legality.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
With the legality question answered, Rankin said in an email the mayor and council will decide what a sales tax proposal will look like.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
The state of Palestine is already entrenched in the imagination of Palestinians and in their own legality.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024
The Jarvis association questioned Measure C’s legality because of its noncompliance with Sacramento’s city charter public notice requirement, according to an letter sent to City Council.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024
Email address: Although ProPublica’s lawsuit originated from a single high-profile arson case in which the Navy refused to release records, the suit challenges the overall legality of the Pentagon’s current guidance, which allows the services to shroud much of the court-martial process in secret.
—Megan Rose, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2024
The International Court of Justice has heard two cases involving Israel this year, including a case led by South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and another on the legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land.
—NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
Paul Sweeting, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Metrics included the legality of cannabis, dispensaries per 100,000 residents, number of medical cannabis-prescribing doctors per 100,000 residents, among others.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2024
Casting a shadow over the cancellations, however, are two new lawsuits challenging the plan’s legality.
—Collin Binkley, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
With the legality question answered, Rankin said in an email the mayor and council will decide what a sales tax proposal will look like.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
The state of Palestine is already entrenched in the imagination of Palestinians and in their own legality.
—Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024
The Jarvis association questioned Measure C’s legality because of its noncompliance with Sacramento’s city charter public notice requirement, according to an letter sent to City Council.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024
Email address: Although ProPublica’s lawsuit originated from a single high-profile arson case in which the Navy refused to release records, the suit challenges the overall legality of the Pentagon’s current guidance, which allows the services to shroud much of the court-martial process in secret.
—Megan Rose, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2024
The International Court of Justice has heard two cases involving Israel this year, including a case led by South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and another on the legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land.
—NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024
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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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