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    illegal
    /ɪˈliːɡl/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a person living in a country without official authorization. derogatory North American

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishILLEGAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ILLEGAL definition: 1. not allowed by law: 2. not allowed by the rules of a sport: 3. an offensive word for someone…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › illegalIllegal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 4, 2012 · 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.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › illegalILLEGAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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 ).

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › illegalIllegal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishillegal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    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.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishILLEGAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    illegal refers most specifically to violations of statutes or, in organized athletics, codified rules: an illegal seizure of property; an illegal block (in football).

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › illegal_adjillegal, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the word illegal mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word illegal, one of which is considered offensive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. illegal has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (early 1600s) espionage (1960s) See meaning & use.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishILLEGAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    not allowed by law: illegal drugs / weapons. [ + to do sth ] It is illegal to sell cigarettes to anyone under 16. Fewer examples. the illegal practice of copying CDs. the illegal purchase of guns. Both men admitted taking illegal drugs. It's illegal to buy alcohol until you're 21 in many states.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › illegalIllegal - definition of illegal by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › illegalIllegal Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    ILLEGAL meaning: 1 : not allowed by the law not legal; 2 : not allowed by the rules in a game