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illegal property

[ɪˈliːɡəl ˈprɒpərti]
nounpl: illegal properties
propriedade ilegal
1. Property or real estate that has been acquired, held, or transferred in violation of law; property obtained through unlawful means or without proper legal authorization
The seized illegal property was returned to its rightful owner.
A propriedade ilegal apreendida foi devolvida ao seu proprietário legítimo.
2. Real estate constructed without proper permits or zoning approval
The building was condemned as illegal property due to code violations.
O prédio foi condenado como propriedade ilegal devido a violações do código.
Synonyms
unlawful propertyillicit propertycontraband propertyunauthorized property
Antonyms
legal propertylegitimate propertylawful propertyauthorized property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade ilegal
Standard usage in legal and administrative contexts
São Paulo
imóvel ilegal
Common in real estate and legal discourse
Portugal
propriedade ilícita
Preferred legal terminology in Portuguese courts

Related Idioms & Phrases

proceeds of illegal property
illegal property seizure
illegal property dispute
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