illegal — meaning in English

English meaning

• illegal adjective Against the law; not authorised or permitted by legislation.
• illegally adverb In a way that breaks the law.
• outlawed adj Made illegal; banned by law.
• unlawful adjective Against the law; not legally permitted.

Senses

illegal is used for these senses in English:

• illegal Contrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
• illegal Forbidden by established rules.
• illegally In a manner contrary to law.
• outlawed (of an act) put beyond the limits of the law, forbidden, against the law.
• unlawful (law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)

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