illegality
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/ˌɪliˈɡæləti/
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/ˌɪliˈɡæləti/
when something is not allowed by the law
The company was fined for its illegality.
该公司因其非法行为被罚款。
an action that breaks the law
The police investigated the illegality of the transaction.
警方调查了这笔交易的非法性。