LEGALITY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

legality

noun

li-ˈga-lə-tē

Definition of legality

as in legitimacy

the quality or state of being legal the senator questioned the legality of the proposed surveillance operation

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Recent Examples of legality That prompted legal challenges, raised questions about its legality, and drew lawsuits from two Arizona residents claiming the lottery was a fraud. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026 The ruling immediately calls into question the legality of local fire fees in a handful of other Georgia counties. — David Wickert, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The legality of the ban remains the subject of a Supreme Court challenge. — Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Some attorneys questioned the legality of charging 18% interest, and most agreed that the higher rate would have to be disclosed in a contract to be legally enforceable. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legality

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legitimacy

Noun

The column warns that the disputes could extend beyond the election, potentially providing grounds to challenge results or undermine their legitimacy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The appearance of legitimacy is further reinforced by a panel of three experts who provide commentary on what’s happening in the pod.

— Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026