illegal — contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈliːɡəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom said eating ice cream for breakfast is illegal in our house.
- The company was fined for illegal waste disposal.
- He thought it should be illegal to wake people up before 10 AM on weekends.
illegal
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈliːɡəl/]
contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law
A driver makes an illegal parking choice blocking the fire hydrant
Even regal eagles make laws illegal!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin, combining in- (not) and legalis (lawful, relating to law). The prefix in- negates legalis to create the meaning 'not lawful' or 'contrary to law'.
Breakdown
il- (not, from Latin in-) + legal (lawful, from Latin legalis, derived from lex meaning law)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said eating ice cream for breakfast is illegal in our house.”
“The company was fined for illegal waste disposal.”
“He thought it should be illegal to wake people up before 10 AM on weekends.”
“Smoking in public buildings is illegal in most countries.”
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