illegal
adjective/ɪˈliɡəl/
Frequency rank: #1,536 most common English word
Meaning
Not allowed by the law.
Example sentence
Selling alcohol without a license is considered illegal in many countries.
Synonyms & related words
- unlawful
- criminal
- forbidden
- prohibited
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