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legality

[lee-gal-i-tee] / liˈgæl ɪ ti /


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His lawyers have previously said they would make arguments about the legality of his abduction and his immunity as a head of state.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Judge Hellerstein also on Wednesday set a November 17 hearing devoted to defense motions, including a challenge to the legality of how Maduro and Flores were captured.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

FEC is not the first time the Supreme Court considered the legality of party expenditure limits.

From Salon Jul. 2, 2026

The full 4th Circuit Court of Appeals split evenly on the legality of the geofence warrant, and the Supreme Court agreed to decide the issue in Chatrie vs.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Beetee questions the legality of the Quell in his nervous, twitchy way, wondering if it’s been fully examined by experts of late.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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

Dear Liz: My mother recently passed and my sister is handling all the legalities.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 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

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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