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 But the legality of their use has been vigorously debated as a possible violation of the laws of war, and they have never been deployed at scale. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 What is going right in Syria The legalities of transitional justice may be complex, but this verdict is still seen as a landmark moment for justice. — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 The administration on Friday asked the high court for an emergency stay of the injunction, which would halt substantial portions of the above-ground construction of the White House East Wing and ballroom while litigation plays out over its legality. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 McMullin said the city obtained a letter addressed to the Westlake Town Council from the Cook Law Firm prior to the meeting Wednesday that called the legality of Westlake’s process for considering the project into question. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for legality

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legitimacy

Noun

Both sides are waging a narrative war to compete for international legitimacy, hoping to boost their own material and diplomatic support.

— Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
At this point, no outcome will have any legitimacy without full transparency and accountability.

— Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026