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
In oral arguments in early April, justices appeared skeptical of the legality of the executive order.
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Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
While the Supreme Court ruled that location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment, the justices did not weigh in on the legality of the search that prompted the legal challenge -- instead leaving that issue for the lower courts to reexamine.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
County and city rules In Miami-Dade County, the legality of disposing of your trash somewhere other than your personal bin or a public one depends on the type and amount of garbage thrown away.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Reclassification governs compounding legality, not FDA drug approval.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
While the Supreme Court ruled that location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment, the justices did not weigh in on the legality of the search that prompted the legal challenge -- instead leaving that issue for the lower courts to reexamine.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
County and city rules In Miami-Dade County, the legality of disposing of your trash somewhere other than your personal bin or a public one depends on the type and amount of garbage thrown away.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Reclassification governs compounding legality, not FDA drug approval.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legality
legitimacy
Noun
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At the time, Sheriff Nanos questioned the third letter's legitimacy.
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If a person who claims to be a part of a government agency or any other official entity sends you documents, call that agency to verify the legitimacy of the information.
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“Legality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legality. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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