Illegality

Origin

From French illégalité

Full definition of illegality

Noun

1. (legal): the state of being illegalThe criminal was aware of the illegality of his act.
2. (legal) (uncountable): a defense to the validity of a contract because it was in violation of the lawWhen sued for refusing to pay for services provided by a prostitute, the customer raised the defense of illegality.

Antonyms

• legality