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illegality Synonyms

Another word for illegality

Choosing another word for illegality depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being contrary to or forbidden by law.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney argued that the unlawfulness of the warrantless search rendered the evidence inadmissible in court."

Strongest
unlawfulness
illegitimacy
Strong
illicitly
criminality
wrongfulness

• noun (Context 2)

An unlawful act, practice, or offense.

Usage Example

"Independent auditors uncovered several financial illegalities in the company's tax filings over the past decade."

Strongest
offense
Strong
violation
infraction
transgression
crime
felony
misdemeanor

Opposites of illegality

The opposite of illegality shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

legality
lawfulness
legitimacy
permissibility
validity
See all opposites of illegality

• Nearby Words

ill
illadopsis
illegal
illegality
illegalization
illegalize
illegally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Illegality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/illegality
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