legality
noun
the state or quality of being in conformity with the law; lawfulness.
legalities
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pluralof legality.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
