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illegality

Pronunciation: [ɪlɪˈɡæləti]

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Learn how to use illegality in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law”

(noun) it means that something is against the law. If someone does something that is illegal, it is an illegality. Imagine if you were told that you can't do something, and then you see someone doing it anyway. That would be an example of illegality.

Example

The company was fined for the illegality of their business practices.

Example

Making a new law does not mean there is any illegality in how it was created.

Example

What happens if someone commits an illegality?

Context: “ethics”

(noun) sometimes it can also mean doing something that is not just against the law but also considered wrong or unfair. For example, cheating may not always be illegal, but it can be seen as an illegality in a competition.

Example

They reported the illegality of cheating in the tournament to the officials.

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There was no illegality in how he played, even though some thought it was unfair.

Example

Is cheating considered an illegality in sports?

How to pronounce illegality

Pronunciation: [ɪlɪˈɡæləti]

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