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The meaning of ILLEGAL is not according to or authorized by law : unlawful, illicit; also : not sanctioned by official rules (as of a game). How to use illegal in a sentence.
Something illegal is against the law or breaks the rules. If you're reading this in jail, you've probably done something illegal, and if you're not in jail, there's plenty of time to obey the law.
ILLEGAL meaning: 1. not allowed by law: 2. not allowed by the rules of a sport: 3. an offensive word for someone…. Learn more.
forbidden by law or statute. Synonyms: unlicensed, illicit, illegitimate, unlawful. contrary to or forbidden by official rules, regulations, etc.: The referee ruled that it was an illegal forward pass.
people who are in the country illegally. ILLEGAL meaning: 1 : not allowed by the law not legal; 2 : not allowed by the rules in a game.
adjective. /ɪˈliːɡl/ not allowed by the law. illegal drugs/firearms/substances. She promised to crack down on illegal immigration. illegal immigrants/aliens. His illegal activities landed him in jail several times. illegal mining/fishing/gambling. These proposals are unethical and possibly illegal.
illegal, unlawful, illegitimate, illicit, criminal can all describe actions not in accord with law. illegal refers most specifically to violations of statutes or, in organized athletics, codified rules: an illegal seizure of property; an illegal block (in football).
