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Definitions

illegality

[il-ee-gal-i-tee] / ˌɪl iˈgæl ɪ ti /
NOUN
crime
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atrocity criminality dereliction immorality infraction infringement lawlessness malfeasance misconduct misdeed wrongdoing
STRONG
abomination breach break caper case corruption delinquency depravity enormity evil fault felony hit iniquity job misdemeanor offense outrage racket scandal sneak tort transgression trespass vice villainy violation wickedness wrong
WEAK
antisocial behavior delict delictum evil behavior fast one malefaction mortal sin unlawful act
Antonyms
STRONGEST
obedience
STRONG
benefit blessing delight good goodness happiness honor joy kindness morality purity right strength virtue
NOUN
illegal state
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immorality lawlessness
STRONG
illegitimacy illicitness unlawfulness wrong
WEAK
clandestineness

Example Sentences

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently digesting the contents of an interim report from a commission he established to investigate illegality within the police.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

It is worth noting that in addition to its illegality, Bondi’s move will undermine her professed goal of making D.C. safer.

From Slate • Aug. 15, 2025

Despite reminders from law enforcement regarding the dangers and illegality of non-sanctioned fireworks displays, many residents throughout L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

"Even illegality takes a lot of money to pursue," the study says.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025

Was there some illegality that the father stashed such sums away?

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez