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legality

[lee-gal-i-tee] / liˈgæl ɪ ti /


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Moderator Julie Watts noted that California home insurance rates are below the national average and questioned the legality of a freeze.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The complainants alleged emails sent by Whitford were "dismissive, personalised and/or confrontational", did not address their concerns about the legality, safety and impact, and left them feeling "belittled and/or intimidated".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

But letting the popularity of an activity determine its legality is a slippery slope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Salazar that rules on the legality of conversion-therapy bans and what it means for LGBTQ+ youth and the First Amendment.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

“To step out of the region of legality requires an extraordinary push of circumstance,” the old man yelled.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner




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