illegal
Example Sentences
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The bill proposes to make it illegal to implicitly condone or play down acts of terrorism, extending the scope of existing legislation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
BBC Scotland News understands McCulloch has been found guilty of additional charges over illegal use of a mobile phone – however he will ultimately not spend any longer in jail as a result.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
After reviewing data and some court records for ProPublica and FRONTLINE, Fishman said, “The numbers seem to indicate a pattern and practice of illegal arrests.”
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
It’s illegal for officers to access that database for non-official reasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
It was illegal to bring all this Western loot into the Soviet Union, but Penkovsky breezed through customs without a search—the goodies were for his bosses, and they made sure he wasn’t bothered.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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