illegal

Definition

  • noun: an illegal immigrant
  • adjective: not allowed by the law
  • adjective: not according to or authorized by law
  • synonyms: unlawful, illicit, bogus

Examples

  • an 'illegal alien/immigrant' [=a foreign person who is living in a country without having official permission to live there]

  • The campaign was accused of many fund-raising 'illegalities'. [=illegal activities]

  • In this state, it is 'illegal' for anyone under the age of 21 to drink alcohol.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well then technically you're unemployed. Where's Loki's scepter? Don't worry, I know when I'm beat. You'll mention how I cooperated, I hope. I'll put it right under illegal human experimentation. How many are there? We have a second enhanced. Female. Do not engage. Uuuuh...! (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron