Illegal Act
/ɪˈliːɡəl ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) An action that is forbidden by law, constituting a breach of legal norms and potentially subject to legal penalties.
Committing an illegal act can lead to criminal prosecution.
Forms
- illegal acts
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Commentary
The term broadly covers any conduct prohibited by law; its precise scope depends on statutory and case law context.
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