Allillegalità

Allillegalità, written with an apostrophe in Italian as all’illegalità, is a term used in Italian discourse to discuss a pervasive approach to illegality or to describe a stance that normalizes or tolerates illicit behavior. It is not a formal legal category, but a stylistic expression found in journalism, political rhetoric, and criminological analysis to summarize concerns about violations of laws, norms, or regulations.

Linguistic notes: the form all’illegalità comes from the preposition a plus the article l’, yielding a metaphorical meaning of moving toward illegality or of a social environment where illegality is present. In debate, it often appears in phrases such as contrastare l’illegalità or fronteggiare all’illegalità.

Contexts and usage: the expression appears in discussions of public governance, corruption, organized crime, urban development, and social behavior. It is typically used to describe situations where illegal activities are believed to be widespread, tolerated by institutions, or reinforced by incentives, and to advocate reforms or stronger enforcement.

Relation to related concepts: all’illegalità is linked to debates about the rule of law, anti-corruption policies, the legality of economic activity, and social trust. It is sometimes invoked as part of political platforms aiming to reduce illicit activity or to signal a commitment to restoring legality.

See also: Illegality, Illicit behavior, Corruption, Rule of law, Organized crime.