illegal

Example Sentences

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He is the plaintiff in his personal capacity, seeking damages for an illegal action that made him a crime victim.

From The Wall Street Journal

And in November, a court ordered Operation Dudula to stop blocking foreign nationals from accessing public health facilities and schools, saying it was illegal.

From BBC

Christopher had argued very hard and loud to be left alone, but his father said it was probably illegal.

From Literature

Defence attorneys had sought to dismiss that evidence from trial, arguing that authorities obtained it in an illegal search.

From BBC

He alleged that Iran also seized another ship owned by Prime Tankers in December 2023 due to similar claims of carrying illegal fuel.

From BBC