doubtful legality

Frequency: 6.00.8 per million words

Used when the legality is uncertain or likely to be invalid.

legalityADJECTIVE + LEGALITY

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doubtful

Examples (10)

  • The project's funding was of doubtful legality.
  • Many questioned the doubtful legality of the new policy.
  • He was advised against actions of doubtful legality.
  • The lawyer argued that the contract had doubtful legality.
  • Such practices often fall into the realm of doubtful legality.
  • The entire operation operated under a cloud of doubtful legality.
  • Critics pointed out the doubtful legality of the emergency decree.
  • There were serious concerns about the doubtful legality of the land deal.
  • She refused to participate in anything with doubtful legality.
  • The expert opinion highlighted the doubtful legality of the surveillance methods.