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illegality

noun C2
  1. the state of being illegal (countable, uncountable) · The criminal was aware of the illegality of his act.
  2. a defense to the validity of a contract because it was in violation of the law (uncountable) · When sued for refusing to pay for services provided by a prostitute, the customer raised the defense of illegality.

Plural illegalities

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