illegalism
nounUK /ɪˈliːɡəlɪz(ə)m/
Etymology From illegal + -ism.
1
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: