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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

On Monday, a Staten Island judge held arguments on the legality of the pied-à-terre tax launch, or as Mastro described it in court, “a botched rollout of unparalleled proportions.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

“The issue is not the legality of the bone marrow analysis,” Eldon Rosen said huskily.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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

The original documentary felt blurry because Hyams didn’t yet know how the off-camera legalities would play out.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 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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