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illegal

[/ɪˈliːɡəl/]
adjective
ilegal
1. contrary to or forbidden by law
It is illegal to drive under the influence.
É ilegal dirigir sob a influência de álcool.
2. not authorized by official rules or regulations
The referee called an illegal move in the game.
O árbitro marcou um movimento ilegal no jogo.
3. relating to someone who has entered a country without permission
The government cracked down on illegal immigration.
O governo intensificou a repressão à imigração ilegal.
NYC Slang
against the law; off the books
Synonyms
unlawfulillicitprohibitedbannedforbidden
Antonyms
legallawfullegitimateauthorizedpermitted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ilegal
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ilegal
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ilegal
standard usage
Portugal
ilegal
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

illegal alien (pessoa que entrou ilegalmente em um país)
go illegal (agir ilegalmente)
illegal activity (atividade ilegal)
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