illegal
illegal
Meaning of illegal
vom Gesetz nicht erlaubt
not allowed by law
Pronunciation
illegal with English translation
illegal usage examples
Der Handel mit diesen Waren ist illegal.
Trading these goods is illegal.
Das Parken hier ist illegal.
Parking here is illegal.
illegal synonyms
What's the difference between illegal, rechtswidrig, gesetzwidrig, unzulässig, verboten, unerlaubt, and illegitim
Legal term: contrary to the law, illegal in a formal legal sense.
Emphasizes a direct violation of a law; slightly more formal and legal.
Means 'not permitted' or 'inadmissible'; can refer not only to law but also to rules, standards, or logic.
The simplest and most general word: 'forbidden'. Common in everyday speech.
A neutral everyday word meaning 'not permitted'. Often used for actions that are not allowed by rules.
Advanced: broader words
Means 'illegitimate' or 'unlawful by right or authority'; often used for power, claims, or actions.
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Questions about this word
What does illegal mean?
not allowed by law
How do you pronounce illegal?
illegal is pronounced [ɪliˈɡaːl].
How is illegal used in a sentence?
Trading these goods is illegal. Translation: Der Handel mit diesen Waren ist illegal.
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