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- Dictionaryil·le·gal/i(l)ˈlēɡ(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law: "illegal drugs" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a person present in a country without official authorization. derogatory North American
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The meaning of ILLEGAL is not according to or authorized by law : unlawful, illicit; also : not sanctioned by official rules (as of a game). How to use illegal in a sentence.
Illegal, unlawful, illegitimate, illicit, criminal can all describe actions not in accord with law. Illegal refers most specifically to violations of statutes or, in organized athletics, codified rules: an illegal seizure of property; an illegal block ( in football ).
an offensive word for someone who lives or works in another country when they do not have the legal right to do this: He said ID cards would make it easier to deport illegals. Synonym. illegal immigrant. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Definitions of illegal. adjective. prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules. “an illegal chess move” synonyms: unlawful. contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law. amerciable. of a crime or misdemeanor; punishable by a fine set by a judge. banned, prohibited. forbidden by law. black, black-market, bootleg, contraband, smuggled.
1. forbidden by law; unlawful; illicit. 2. unauthorized or prohibited by a code of official or accepted rules. n. a person who has entered or attempted to enter a country illegally. ilˈlegally adv.
illegal refers most specifically to violations of statutes or, in organized athletics, codified rules: an illegal seizure of property; an illegal block (in football).
adjective. /ɪˈliːɡl/ not allowed by the law. illegal drugs/firearms/substances. She promised to crack down on illegal immigration. illegal immigrants/aliens. His illegal activities landed him in jail several times. illegal mining/fishing/gambling. These proposals are unethical and possibly illegal.
