Automatic Illegality

/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk ɪˌliː.ɡəlˈɪ.ti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A legal doctrine asserting that certain practices are inherently illegal without need for detailed analysis of their effects or intentions.
    The court ruled the price-fixing agreement void due to automatic illegality.

Commentary

Automatic illegality applies primarily in antitrust contexts where acts like price fixing are deemed illegal regardless of their actual market impact.

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