illegal
Translation
illegal, unlawful
Examples
It is illegal to drive without a licence.
It is illegal to drive without a license.
Grammar Patterns
((it is)) illegal ((to-inf)) it is against the law to do sth. It is illegal to drive without a license.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unlawful, illicit, prohibited; Antonyms: legal, lawful
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'legalis' (legal). The prefix 'il-' is a form of 'in-' used before 'l'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'il-' often means 'not'. So, 'il-legal' means 'not legal'.