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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

illegality

/ɪˈlɛɡælɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does illegality mean?

noun

The state or quality of being illegal; the condition of being contrary to law. Illegality may also refer to the act of doing something that is against the law.

Example

"The company's illegality in the financial dealings led to a major scandal."

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