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/i.le.ɡal/

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Translation

illegal, unlawful

Word origin

From Late Latin illegalis, from in- ('not') and legalis ('of the law'), itself from lex, legis ('law'). The masculine plural is the irregular illégaux.

Origin
Latin
Root
illegalis
English cognates
illegal, legal, legislation

Grammar

Feminineillégale
Masc pluralillégaux
Fem pluralillégales

Examples

stationnement .

This parking is illegal.

.

He had been working illegally for months.

téléchargements l'.

Illegal downloads cost the industry dearly.

.

The judge declared the decision unlawful.

licence .

Selling these products without a licence is illegal.

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This word is part of lesson 38.