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
Gascón’s office has until November 26 to provide a response to the brothers’ petition to challenge the legality of their incarceration.
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Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
The board did not consider the legality of the adoption lawsuit, which has now been appealed by the Masts and is currently stalled in the Virginia Supreme Court.
—Jennifer Griffin, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
Last, important legalities or contracts could soon be on your table, so be sure to read everything with a fine-toothed comb.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
In the case in Washington, Trump is seeking to file a motion to dismiss the four criminal charges brought against him based on the legality of Smith's appointment of special counsel.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
The board did not consider the legality of the adoption lawsuit, which has now been appealed by the Masts and is currently stalled in the Virginia Supreme Court.
—Jennifer Griffin, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
Last, important legalities or contracts could soon be on your table, so be sure to read everything with a fine-toothed comb.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
In the case in Washington, Trump is seeking to file a motion to dismiss the four criminal charges brought against him based on the legality of Smith's appointment of special counsel.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Legality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legality. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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