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illegality /ˌɪlɪˈɡaləti /noun (plural illegalities)1 [mass noun] The state of being contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law: proceedings will be required to establish the illegality of the act...- I have read most of his books, and I think that he brilliantly attacked the illegality of the income tax.
- Despite their illegality, small gambling houses and large casinos continued to flourish.
- The fact is that all matters relevant to illegality were known or ascertainable at the time of the decision.
1.1 [count noun] An illegal act or practice: you don’t want to be suspected of any illegalities...- You don't want to be suspected of any illegalities.
- Despite the illegalities, the process worked well for over two decades.
- There have been illegalities and outright frauds committed during this bull market.
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