illegal

[ih-lee-guhl] / ɪˈli gəl /

ADJECTIVE

against the law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banned criminal illegitimate illicit irregular outlawed prohibited smuggled unauthorized unconstitutional unlawful unlicensed unwarranted wrongful

WEAK

actionable black-market bootleg contraband crooked extralegal felonious forbidden heavy hot interdicted lawless not approved not legal outside the law proscribed prosecutable racket shady sub-rosa taboo under-the-table unofficial unwarrantable verboten violating wildcat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

authorized blessed ethical good justifiable lawful legal legitimate moral permitted right warranted

WEAK

allowed permissible

Example Sentences

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She said the noise devices and barriers at the Cypress Park store were designed to deter illegal overnight parking, encampments and other related problems that were creating a safety hazard.

From Los Angeles Times

While online sports betting is still illegal in 18 states, including California and Texas, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are available nationwide.

From Barron's

After Friday’s talks, the U.S. imposed sanctions on 15 entities, two people and 14 vessels involved in the illegal oil and petrochemical trade.

From The Wall Street Journal

By making it illegal to sell overly expensive tickets, the bill, officially labeled AB 1720, is aimed at making resale tickets more affordable for fans.

From Los Angeles Times

Mergers of direct competitors are presumed to be illegal when the combined company would have more than 30% market share, according to Justice Department guidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal

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