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illegality

[il-ee-gal-i-tee] / ˌɪl iˈgæl ɪ ti /




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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

"The bill payer has paid for a service that has never fully been provided, and the illegality demonstrates that for all to see."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

Was there some illegality that the father stashed such sums away?

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez