lawfulness (Meaning)

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lawfulness (n)

the quality of conforming to law

The lawfulness of the government's actions was called into question by the opposition party.
The police officer acted within the lawfulness of his authority when he arrested the suspect.
The court upheld the lawfulness of the search warrant and allowed the police to proceed with their investigation.
The judge determined that the lawfulness of the contract was questionable, and further proceedings were necessary.
The media reported on the lawfulness of the new immigration policy, sparking a public debate.
The lawfulness of the company's business practices was challenged by a group of consumers.
The lawfulness of the death penalty is often debated, with strong arguments on both sides.
The legal team scrutinized the lawfulness of the evidence presented in the trial.
The lawfulness of the government's surveillance program was a major topic of discussion in the news.
The lawfulness of the use of force by law enforcement is a complex issue with no easy answers.

the quality of conforming to law

legitimacy,legality,rightfulness, permissibility, rightness

illegality,illegality, illegitimacy, wrongfulness, wrongfulness, illegitimacy, unlawfulness, unlawfulness, sinfulness, immorality

The lawfulness of the government's actions was called into question by the opposition party.

The police officer acted within the lawfulness of his authority when he arrested the suspect.

The court upheld the lawfulness of the search warrant and allowed the police to proceed with their investigation.

The judge determined that the lawfulness of the contract was questionable, and further proceedings were necessary.