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legality

[lee-gal-i-tee] / liˈgæl ɪ ti /


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And despite its legality, since the early 1990s, in all 50 states, national statistics offer at best an incomplete picture.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

“But everything must be done under a state of legality and order and transparency. That has not been the case here.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

FEC is not the first time the Supreme Court considered the legality of party expenditure limits.

From Salon Jul. 2, 2026

Binance runs crypto exchanges and provides other services around the world, but it took a severe hit when crypto markets collapsed in 2022 and regulators began probing the legality of its business.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

A local historian later ventured that the Osage murder trials received more media coverage than the previous year’s Scopes “monkey trial,” in Tennessee, regarding the legality of teaching evolution in a state-funded school.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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

“He’s working through the legalities along with his representation,” Harbaugh said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 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




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