Illegality
/ɪˌlɛɡəˈlɪəti/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or quality of being illegal or forbidden by law.
The illegality of the contract made it unenforceable in court.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote acts or conditions that violate statutes or regulations.
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