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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Eva Flowe
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The state's effort is reigniting attention around the legality of lemonade stands.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The cases are the first in which the high court will weigh the legality of laws restricting access to certain types of firearms.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
This unprecedented case and resolution have experts questioning the legality of the settlement and courts considering reopening the lawsuit.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Legality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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