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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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
Costello’s self-destructive testimony forces viewers to debate whether De Niro himself is in touch with legality, or the morality of politics.
—Armond White, National Review, 21 Mar. 2025
Khalil's lawyers have challenged the legality of his March 8 arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
—Luc Cohen, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
More visitors to the United States are having their electronic devices and social media accounts checked when arriving at the border, raising questions about the legality of such a move.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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 19 Apr. 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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