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illegalism en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ɪˈliːɡəlɪz(ə)m/ (UK)

Etymology

From illegal + -ism.

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) Illegal activity, especially seen as systemic or as part of a general philosophy or ideology.
   • Sprinzak argued that the rule of law has never been fully institutionalized in Israel and that illegalism is a basic characteristic of political culture. 1989, Brenda Danet, Pulling Strings, page 116:
   • Even where illegalism was the norm, he stood out, his career littered with examples of extortion, bribery and intimidation. 2011, Thomas Penn, Winter King, Penguin, published 2012, page 267:

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