NYT Dictionary

ILLEGALITY

/ˈɪliːɡælɪtiː/
Nounil-le-GAL-i-tyil-le-gal-i-ty · 5 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

the state of being illegal

Etymology

Origin: French

From French illégalité, equivalent to il- + legality or illegal + -ity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lawlessnessillegalnessillegalityunlawfulnessunlawabnormalityanarchycrimedelinquencyfelony

Antonyms

legalitylawfulnesslegalness

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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