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Meaning of illegalism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ɪˈliːɡəlɪz(ə)m/

Definitions

Illegal activity, especially seen as systemic or as part of a general philosophy or ideology.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Sprinzak argued that the rule of law has never been fully institutionalized in Israel and that illegalism is a basic characteristic of political culture.”
“Even where illegalism was the norm, he stood out, his career littered with examples of extortion, bribery and intimidation.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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