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.
該公司因其非法行為被罰款。
an action that breaks the law
The police investigated the illegality of the transaction.
警方調查了這筆交易的非法性。