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)