Legality (Noun)
Meaning
Lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The court ruled that the new immigration policy was questionable in terms of its legality and ordered a temporary stay on its implementation.
- The defense team argued that the surveillance footage should be excluded from evidence due to concerns over the legality of the wiretapping procedure.
- The company ensured that the merger was conducted in accordance with the laws on corporate takeovers to avoid any doubts about its legality.
- The protesters questioned the legality of the government's decision to restrict public access to the national park.
- The lawyer spent hours reviewing the contract to confirm its legality and identifying potential loopholes that could lead to future disputes.