illegality

/ˌɪlɪˈɡæləti/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being against the law; an act that is unlawful.
    • The lawyer argued that the contract was void due to its illegality.
    • Many citizens were unaware of the illegality of downloading copyrighted music.
    • The company was fined for the illegality of its dumping practices.
Antonyms