illegal activities

Actions breaking laws

Actions that violate criminal or civil law.

The phrase appears constantly in legal documents, news reports, and compliance policies as a catch-all for wrongdoing: The company was accused of illegal activities including fraud and money laundering.

It covers everything from minor infractions to serious felonies, often used when specifics are unknown or deliberately vague.

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Opposites
legality

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Adhering to requirements

moral/social standing

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Virtuous charitable acts

righteous deeds · ethical behavior · charitable activities · philanthropy · community service

institutional relationship

illegal activitiesofficial channels

Authorized pathways for requests

due process · civil society

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG