"pseudolegality" meaning in All languages combined

See pseudolegality on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-pseudolegality.wav
Etymology: From pseudo- + legality. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|legality}} pseudo- + legality Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pseudolegality (uncountable)
  1. The appearance of legality of something that is not actually legal; The use of courts, police, or legal procedures to accomplish pseudolegal results. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: pseudo-legality

Alternative forms

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