单词 | illegally |
释义 | illegalillegal /ɪˈligəl/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL adjective not allowed by the law OPP legal: Gambling is illegal in some states. They sent hundreds of illegal immigrants back to their countries.it is illegal to do something It’s illegal to make copies of computer programs.—illegally adverb: The drugs were obtained illegally.THESAURUSagainst the law – against the law means the same as illegal but sounds slightly more informal: It is against the law to drive past a stopped school bus.unlawful formal – illegal. Used especially when an action would be legal in a different situation: The arrests of hundreds of peaceful protesters were judged to be unlawful.unconstitutional – not allowed by the constitution (=set of laws, rules, or principles) of a country or organization: The law was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.criminal – relating to crime or to committing crimes: The CEO and a vice president of the company were suspected of criminal activity.forbidden formal – not allowed by rules or laws: Vehicles with more than two wheels are forbidden on the island.prohibited – forbidden. Used especially on official signs and notices: Drinking alcohol on campus is strictly prohibited.banned – forbidden. Used about things such as drugs and weapons that were legal but are now illegal: The runner was accused of using banned substances to improve his performance.illegitimate – not allowed by rules or the law. Illegitimate is often used about governments or leaders that are not considered to have been elected in a legal way: The international community wants the illegitimate president to leave office. |
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