rechtswidrig — 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.
• illicit adjective Not permitted by law or social convention; forbidden.

Senses

rechtswidrig is used for these senses in English:

• illegal Contrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
• illegally In a manner contrary to law.
• illicit Unlawful.

Related German words