illegality
[il-ee-gal-i-tee]
Origin of illegality
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Contemporary Examples
As with the drug trade, much of the violence associated with sex work is exacerbated by its illegality.
No one had ever questioned the illegality of it, as she was over the age of consent at the time.
As blacks were forbidden to strike it was called a "stay-at-home" but the cosmetic phrase did not hide the illegality.
The Chinese leadership supposedly recognizes the illegality of such detentions, yet is seeking to codify them into law.
The lack of evidence for HGH as an effective performance enhancer is just as immaterial as its illegality.
Historical Examples
Ministerial circulars often have a remarkable character for illegality.
The Cult of IncompetenceEmile Faguet
It may be worth while to mention a few of these kinds of illegality.
Commercial LawSamuel Williston, Richard D. Currier, and Richard W. Hill
But, as I said, these Jacobins seem to revel in illegality for its own sake.
The Religious Persecution in France 1900-1906Jane Milliken Napier Brodhead
The illegality of these proclamations is most unquestionable.
There can be no doubt of the illegality of the next measure of the king and the chancellor.
Atrocious JudgesJohn Campbell, Baron Campbell
Word Origin and History for illegality
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper