Definition of illegality in English:
illegality
nounPlural illegalities ˌɪlɪˈɡaləti
1mass noun The state of being contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.
proceedings will be required to establish the illegality of the act
Example sentencesExamples
- Therefore, it all dates back to the illegality of the magistrates.
- It is the court's function to control illegality and to make sure that a body does not act outside its powers.
- Does his claim fail because it relies on illegality?
- Despite their illegality, small gambling houses and large casinos continued to flourish.
- It seems to me that there must be cases when illegality can affect a letter of credit.
- I have read most of his books, and I think that he brilliantly attacked the illegality of the income tax.
- The fact is that all matters relevant to illegality were known or ascertainable at the time of the decision.
- One cannot dispute the illegality of last Monday's protests.
- It appears that the illegality of such use was by no means clear.
- Is the contract unenforceable on grounds of illegality?
- 1.1count noun An illegal act or practice.
you don't want to be suspected of any illegalities
Example sentencesExamples
- The resulting illegality appears to me to be of an arbitrary and technical nature, not involving anything which is inherently wrong.
- You don't want to be suspected of any illegalities.
- Moreover it is not suggested that they were in any way associated with or responsible for the illegalities.
- The report laid bare the details of the corruption and illegalities committed.
- There would only be an illegality if the parties had bound themselves to achieving this by an illegal dividend.
- There have been illegalities and outright frauds committed during this bull market.
- Despite the illegalities, the process worked well for over two decades.
- According to the investigations of a police officer, there are four types of illegalities that are commonly committed.
- It is not suggested that the arrangements involved any actual or potential illegality or were intended to deprive anyone of their existing rights.
- All governments and their departments have committed an illegality which carries penalty.