Illegal

Pronunciation: /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/

Illegal (adjective)

  1. Not allowed by law or rules.
  2. Done without permission or approval.

Examples

  • Selling drugs is illegal in many countries.
  • It is illegal to drive without a license.

Common collocations: illegal activity, illegal substance, illegal trade, illegal download, illegal access

Synonyms of Illegal

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Illegal

  • describing actions permitted by law
  • in accordance with the law