illegal
Example Sentences
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“Kramer’s actions were illegal and unethical, and we are holding him accountable.”
The nationwide Operation Abracadabra was launched after ICE interviewed “100% of individuals apprehended to gather intelligence” to “identify follow-on targets such as stash houses and individuals conducting illegal activity.”
From Salon
The organisation flagged labour issues at Shunjia Toys Co Ltd's factory in Xinfeng County, including what it said were illegal overtime hours, unclear contract practices and a lack of safety training and protections.
From BBC
It vows to “safeguard the American people’s freedom to choose from a variety of goods and appliances” and directs Bondi to take action to stop all measures she deems illegal.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s illegal to sell a military marker of any kind,” says Doug Compton, 62, a member of the Grave Marker Recovery Team who calls himself “The Cemetery Man.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
