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Illegality: meaning, definitions and examples

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illegality

 

[ ɪlɪˈɡælɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law context

Illegality refers to the quality or state of being contrary to the law. It encompasses actions, practices, or situations that are in violation of statutory regulations and are deemed unlawful. Illegality can apply to various contexts, including criminal law, civil law, and administrative law. Understanding illegality is crucial for assessing the legality of actions within different jurisdictions.

Synonyms

illicitness, unlawfulness, wrongdoing

Examples of usage

  • The illegality of the transaction led to severe penalties.
  • She filed a lawsuit citing the illegality of the agreement.
  • His confession highlighted the illegality of his actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "illegality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ilegalidade

🇮🇳 अवैधता

🇩🇪 Gesetzeswidrigkeit

🇮🇩 ilegalitas

🇺🇦 незаконність

🇵🇱 nielegalność

🇯🇵 違法性

🇫🇷 illégalité

🇪🇸 ilegalidad

🇹🇷 yasadışılık

🇰🇷 불법성

🇸🇦 عدم الشرعية

🇨🇿 nelegálnost

🇸🇰 nelegálnosť

🇨🇳 非法性

🇸🇮 nezakonitost

🇮🇸 ólögleiki

🇰🇿 заңсыздық

🇬🇪 არალეგალურობა

🇦🇿 qanunsuzluq

🇲🇽 ilegalidad

Etymology

The term 'illegality' originates from the Latin word 'illegalis', which combines 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'legalis' meaning 'legal' or 'lawful'. The concept of illegality has been a part of legal discourse for centuries, reflecting society's efforts to define and enforce acceptable behaviors through laws. It has evolved alongside legal systems, adapting to new interpretations and societal norms regarding what constitutes unlawful conduct. Illegality serves as a fundamental principle in law, guiding courts in their judgments and shaping legislation aimed at curbing crime and ensuring justice.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,654, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.