illegal (Meaning)
illegal (a)
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
illegal (a.)
Not according to, or authorized by, law; specif., contrary to, or in violation of, human law; unlawful; illicit; hence, immoral; as, an illegal act; illegal trade; illegal love.
Synonyms & Antonyms of illegal
illegal Sentence Examples
- The possession of illegal substances is strictly prohibited under the law.
- Counterfeit goods are illegal to produce, distribute, or possess.
- Engaging in illegal gambling activities can lead to severe consequences.
- Crossing a national border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration.
- The unauthorized use of intellectual property, such as copyrighted materials, constitutes illegal activity.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a grave illegal offense.
- Engaging in illegal trade practices, such as smuggling or money laundering, is severely punished.
- It is illegal to operate a business without the necessary licenses and permits.
- The illegal possession of firearms is a serious felony.
- Participating in any illegal activities can result in arrest, prosecution, and severe penalties.
FAQs About the word illegal
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rulesNot according to, or authorized by, law; specif., contrary to, or in violation of, human law; unlawful; illici
criminal,unlawful, illicit, wrongful, immoral,felonious, unauthorized, lawless, forbidden, prohibited
legal, good, legal, legitimate, ethical, permitted, right, lawful, ethical, legitimate
The possession of illegal substances is strictly prohibited under the law.
Counterfeit goods are illegal to produce, distribute, or possess.
Engaging in illegal gambling activities can lead to severe consequences.
Crossing a national border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration.
