Illegality (Noun)
Meaning
Unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The court ruled that the company's actions constituted illegality and ordered them to pay damages to the affected parties.
- The politician's campaign was marred by allegations of illegality, including claims of bribery and embezzlement.
- The protesters argued that the government's decision to restrict their right to assemble was a clear example of illegality.
- The company's use of child labor was deemed an illegality by the regulatory agency, which imposed severe penalties.
- The judge threw out the case, citing the illegality of the search warrant that had been used to gather evidence.