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illegal

il·le·gal [ i lg'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. against law: contravening a specific law, especially a criminal law

2. against rules: not allowed by the rules of something such as a game

3. not permitted by computer: not permitted in a computer program



noun  (plural il·le·gals)
Definition:
 
illegal immigrant: somebody who has entered a country illegally


il·le·gal·ly adverb

Word Key: Synonyms

See unlawful.

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