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/
Korean meaning: 법에 위반되는, 불법의
Korean pronunciation: 일-리-걸 (강세: 리)
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 'in-(아니다)'와 'legalis(법적인)'가 합쳐져서 '법이 아닌' 즉 '불법의'라는 뜻이 되었습니다. 마치 법정에서 판사가 '이건 법이 아니야!'라고 외치는 장면을 상상해보세요.
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📝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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