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нелега́льный — meaning in English

nelegalnyy

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English meaning

  • clandestine adj Kept secret, especially because the activity is improper or illicit.
  • illegal adjective Against the law; not authorised or permitted by legislation.
  • illegitimate adjective Not legally or officially sanctioned; not proper or authorised.
  • unlawful adjective Against the law; not legally permitted.

Senses

нелега́льный is used for these senses in English:

  • against the law (legal) Illegal; forbidden by law.
  • cash in hand Receiving wages or salary directly in the form of cash, often without deducting tax.
  • clandestine Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
  • illegal Contrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
  • illegitimate Not in accordance with the law.
  • unlawful (law) Prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal)

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