illegal

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Synonyms: illigal

Antonyms: illigal

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. Contrary to, [[forbidden]], or not authorized by law, especially [[criminal law]].
2. Forbidden by established [[rule]]s.
3. {{lb|en|philately|of an [[issue]] printed for collectors}} Totally [[fictitious]], and often issued on behalf of a non-existent territory or country.
4. {{lb|en|of a person|sometimes|_|offensive}} Being or doing something [[illegally]].
5. {{lb|en|chiefly|US|sometimes|offensive}} Being an [[illegal immigrant]]; residing in a country illegally. {{rfex|en}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} An illegal act or technique.
2. {{lb|en|colloquial|in the plural|as '''''[[illegals]]'''''}} [[contraband|Contraband]], esp. illegal substances such as drugs.
3. {{lb|en|colloquial|offensive}} {{ellipsis of|en|illegal immigrant}}.
4. {{lb|en|espionage}} A [[spy]] operating abroad illegally and under [[non-official cover]], without visible ties to his or her country’s authorities.

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