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1. Noun - Legal Sense:

Illegality refers to the quality or state of being illegal, contrary to or forbidden by law.

Sample Sentence: The court ruled that the contract was null and void due to its illegality.

2. Noun - Moral Sense:

In a moral sense, illegality refers to actions or behaviors that are considered unethical or morally wrong.

Sample Sentence: The activists protested against the company's illegality in exploiting natural resources.

3. Noun - Local Usage:

In certain regions or communities, illegality can also be used to refer to local laws or regulations that do not align with national or international standards.

Sample Sentence: The townspeople opposed the illegality imposed by the local council and demanded fairer regulations.

4. Adjective - Informal:

Illegality as an adjective, in an informal context, describes something that is unauthorized, unofficial, or against the rules.

Sample Sentence: The shop was shut down for selling illegality copied DVDs.

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