ILLEGALITIES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

illegalities

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plural of illegality

as in abuses

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Workers from India reported having to pay $5,600 to recruiters to get the jobs, but the settlement did not directly address abuses in India, where prosecutors could not investigate, officials said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
It is not recognized as a legitimate government by most of the international community due to its human rights abuses, including stripping away the rights of women and girls.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

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