Word: Illegal

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlɛɡəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law; unlawful. It describes something that breaks the rules or laws established by a governing body.

Example sentence: The act of downloading copyrighted material without permission is illegal.

Phrases

• Illegal activity: Any action that violates the law, such as theft, drug trafficking, or embezzlement.
• Illegal immigrant: A person who has entered or resides in a country without legal authorization.
• Illegal dumping: The unauthorized disposal of waste materials in a location that violates local, state, or federal laws.
• Illegal substances: Drugs or other items that are forbidden by law, such as narcotics.

Example Sentences

• Driving under the influence of alcohol is considered an illegal act.
• The landlord threatened to evict the tenants engaging in illegal subletting.
• It’s illegal to hunt endangered species, regardless of where they’re found.

Synonyms

• Unlawful
• Illicit
• Prohibited
• Forbidden
• Unauthorized
• Criminal
• Contraband (when referring to goods)
• Unsanctioned