English Explanatory Dictionary

illegality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the state of being illegal
  2. a defense to the validity of a contract because it was in violation of the law

Word forms

illegality illegalities

Etymology

From French illégalité, equivalent to il- + legality or illegal + -ity.

Synonyms

illegality illegalness unlawfulness lawlessness unlaw

Antonyms

legality lawfulness legalness
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