ILLEGALITIES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

illegalities

noun

plural of illegality

as in abuses

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abuses

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But it must be followed with a deep dive to detect other abuses.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
To safeguard against these abuses of power, democracies like the UK and US have hearings, committees, and other measures to hold their intelligence bodies accountable, said Shetler-Jones.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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