illegal

A2
Pronunciation
/ɪˈliːɡəl/
/ɪˈli.ɡəl/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An illegal act or technique.

2 Definition

(plural, as illegals) Contraband, esp. illegal substances such as drugs.

3 Definition

An illegal immigrant.

4 Definition

A spy working abroad illegally and undercover, without visible ties to his or her country’s authorities.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.

Example Sentences
  • Nearly 40 million people live in UK areas with illegal air pollution
2 Definition

Forbidden by established rules.

Example Sentences
  • Moving a pawn backward is an illegal move in chess.
3 Definition

(of an issue printed for collectors) Totally fictitious, and often issued on behalf of a non-existent territory or country.

4 Definition

(of a person, sometimes offensive) Being or doing something illegally.

Example Sentences
  • illegal immigrant;  illegal logger;  illegal pilot
5 Definition

(sometimes offensive) Being an illegal immigrant; residing in a country illegally.