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legality

[lee-gal-i-tee] / liˈgæl ɪ ti /


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The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Thurmond said he would withhold tax credits, subsidies and benefits from non-cooperative insurers, although moderators and other candidates raised questions about the legality of this strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

In a letter to the historic preservation group that filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the ballroom, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate said the structure would ensure the president's "safety and security".

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

“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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