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illegaal — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • illegal adjective Against the law; not authorised or permitted by legislation.
  • illegally adverb In a way that breaks the law.
  • illegitimate adjective Not legally or officially sanctioned; not proper or authorised.
  • lawless adj Having no laws or effective government controlling it.
  • unlawful adjective Against the law; not legally permitted.

Senses

illegaal is used for these senses in English:

  • illegal Contrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
  • illegal immigrant (sometimes, offensive) Someone who has immigrated into a country by bypassing customs and immigration controls.
  • illegally In a manner contrary to law.
  • illegitimate Not in accordance with the law.
  • lawless Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
  • unlawful (law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)

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