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illegality

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noun
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As a noun, illegality means the state of being illegal.

Meanings of illegality

3 meanings

noun

  1. lawThe state of being illegal

    “The criminal was aware of the illegality of his act.”

  2. lawA defense to the validity of a contract because it was in violation of the law

    “When sued for refusing to pay for services provided by a prostitute, the customer raised the defense of illegality.”

  3. Unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute

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