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illegal in German

illegal in German is illegal, rechtswidrig — illegal means against the law; not authorised or permitted by legislation.

illegal in German

illegal
adj
Contrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
rechtswidrig
adj
Contrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
illegal
adj
Forbidden by established rules.

What does "illegal" mean?

  1. adjective Against the law; not authorised or permitted by legislation.
    "It is illegal to drive without a valid licence."
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illegal in a sentence

  • It is illegal to drive without a valid licence.
  • The factory was fined for illegal dumping of waste.

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What is "illegal" in German?

"illegal" in German is illegal, rechtswidrig. illegal means: Against the law; not authorised or permitted by legislation.

How do you use "illegal" in a sentence?

Example: "It is illegal to drive without a valid licence." In German, "illegal" is illegal, rechtswidrig.

Are there other ways to say "illegal" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "illegal": illegal, rechtswidrig.

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