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
Her remarks reflect growing unease among lawmakers in both parties, who question the legality, ethics, and national security risks tied to the unprecedented gift.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Lavender marriages represent an interesting nexus of love, relationships, legality, and societal pressures.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 14 May 2025
At a panel focused on the tariffs, two speakers opposed them and only one attempted to defend their legality.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 12 May 2025
Ozturk’s attorney had filed a petition in court urging her not to be moved out of Massachusetts and challenging the legality of her detention, CNN reported, though Ozturk had already been taken to Louisiana.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Lavender marriages represent an interesting nexus of love, relationships, legality, and societal pressures.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 14 May 2025
At a panel focused on the tariffs, two speakers opposed them and only one attempted to defend their legality.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 12 May 2025
Ozturk’s attorney had filed a petition in court urging her not to be moved out of Massachusetts and challenging the legality of her detention, CNN reported, though Ozturk had already been taken to Louisiana.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legality
legitimacy
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In a statement, Tory Lanez’s legal team condemned the assault and denied any legitimacy to Casio’s claims.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
27 May 2025
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Yet Vance has for years been picking an argument with the Chief Justice over the legitimacy of federal court orders.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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“Legality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legality. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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