illegal
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A Department for Infrastructure spokesperson said the "illegal storage" of the pallets under the flyover posed a "significant fire safety risk" as there were gas mains under the tarmac.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The SEC can seek civil monetary penalties and the return of illegal profits, and bar or suspend an individual from serving as a corporate officer or director, among other remedies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Bourdon said he had warned the company against using a similar "illegal" tactic this weekend.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
In May 2025, federal prosecutors in Florida filed illegal voting charges against a mother and daughter, both Ukrainian citizens, who’d registered after becoming permanent U.S. residents, then voted in the 2024 presidential election.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Louis said it was illegal to fish in the marsh, because that area was a game sanctuary.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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