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In general legal terminology, what term describes the lack of legal authority for an act, rather than a…

"Illegality." denotes the absence of legal authority or contravention of law, and "A legally authorised act." is its opposite. "Irregularity." describes a procedural…

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In general legal terminology, what term describes the lack of legal authority for an act, rather than a procedural defect despite substantial compliance with applicable rules?

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"Illegality." denotes the absence of legal authority or contravention of law, and "A legally authorised act." is its opposite. "Irregularity." describes a procedural departure despite substantial compliance, while "Impropriety alone, regardless of legal authority." describes inappropriate conduct without identifying lack of legal authority.

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