/ɪˈliː.ɡəl/
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Translation
Not allowed by law.
Word origin
From Latin illegalis, from in- meaning not and lex meaning law.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- illegalis
- English cognates
- legal, legislation
Examples
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"Illegal" means the law does not allow it.
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Here "illegal" describes things people are not allowed to own.
Parking o'.
"Illegal" is the opposite of "legal".
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Grammar articles
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