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Webster 1913 Edition


Illegality

Ilˊle-gal′i-ty

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Illegalities
(#)
.
[Cf. F.
illégalité
.]
The quality or condition of being illegal; unlawfulness;
as, the
illegality
of trespass or of false imprisonment
; also, an illegal act.

Webster 1828 Edition


Illegality

ILLEGAL'ITY

,
Noun.
Contrariety to law; unlawfulness; as the illegality of trespass,or of false imprisonment.

Definition 2024


illegality

illegality

English

Noun

illegality (plural illegalities)

  1. (law) the state of being illegal
    The criminal was aware of the illegality of his act.
  2. (law) (uncountable): a 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.

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