noun
illegality
Illegality (noun) means the fact of being against the law.
noun
1
The fact of being against the law.
"The criminal was aware of the illegality of his act."
2
(law) A defence claiming a contract is not valid because it broke the law.
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Etymology
Comes from French illégalité, which can be analysed as il- + legality or as illegal + -ity.
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What is the meaning of illegality?
"illegality" (noun) means the fact of being against the law.
What is another word for illegality?
Other words for "illegality" include lawlessness.
What is the opposite of illegality?
The opposite of "illegality" is legality.
What are the different meanings of illegality?
"illegality" has 2 main meanings: 1. The fact of being against the law; 2. (law) A defence claiming a contract is not valid because it broke the law.
