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legality

[lee-gal-i-tee] / liˈgæl ɪ ti /


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Since the beginning, experts have questioned the legality of the strikes, which initially drew strong criticism from Latin American leaders whose citizens have been targeted.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

A messy legal battle ensued, and earlier this month the Missouri Supreme Court sided with the petitioners, finding Hoskins in contempt while validating the legality of the referendum petition.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Number one, these people often have some sort of legality.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

The particular issue in question on Thursday is the legality of an SEC rule—a direct response to Kiffin’s ploy—that deems players who have gone through the pro draft process ineligible to compete.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

He did not want to jeopardize the legality of our un-banned allies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The company’s current stock price is quite low, offering a good opportunity for buybacks, the CFO said, but the timeline remains dependent on legalities and regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026

But they must first deal with the legalities of their bequest.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025

In some cases, medical teams are wasting precious time debating legalities and creating documentation, preparing for the possibility that they’ll need to explain their actions to a jury and judge.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2024

Regardless of the legalities of the punch, Charles says it exposed an Usyk vulnerability.

From BBC ● May 15, 2024

I thought maybe we’d discuss how to navigate social situations with lobbyists or the legalities of raising money for a future campaign.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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