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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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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

But the illegality of her job before 2022 raised significant challenges.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

Doherty said that given there was no finding of illegality or criminality, a decision was made that it would not be in Mr Ó Donnghaile's mental health interests to name him at that time.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

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

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

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leg, legis (law)

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