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illegality

[il-ee-gal-i-tee] / ˌɪl iˈgæl ɪ ti /
NOUN
crime
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atrocity criminality dereliction immorality infraction infringement lawlessness malfeasance misconduct misdeed wrongdoing
STRONG
abomination breach break caper case corruption delinquency depravity enormity evil fault felony hit iniquity job misdemeanor offense outrage racket scandal sneak tort transgression trespass vice villainy violation wickedness wrong
WEAK
antisocial behavior delict delictum evil behavior fast one malefaction mortal sin unlawful act
Antonyms
STRONGEST
obedience
STRONG
benefit blessing delight good goodness happiness honor joy kindness morality purity right strength virtue
NOUN
illegal state
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immorality lawlessness
STRONG
illegitimacy illicitness unlawfulness wrong
WEAK
clandestineness

Example Sentences

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently digesting the contents of an interim report from a commission he established to investigate illegality within the police.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

For those who support Mamdani, it’s important to begin talking about the illegality of impoundment now.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

Despite reminders from law enforcement regarding the dangers and illegality of non-sanctioned fireworks displays, many residents throughout L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

Platforms can report suspicious transactions to law enforcement, though, and can take so-called know-your-customer precautions, which enable them to identify users whose patterns of activity indicate potential illegality.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2025

But he must have sensed that engaging in one illegality sort of loosened other holds on Dedd.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

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leg, legis (law)

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