illegal
Translation
illegal, unlawful
Examples
It is illegal to park here.
It is illegal to park here.
He was arrested for illegal activities.
He was arrested for illegal activities.
Grammar Patterns
((it is)) illegal ((to-inf)) it is against the law to do sth. It is illegal to park here.
illegal ((noun)) an unlawful thing or action He was arrested for illegal activities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unlawful, illicit; Antonyms: legal, lawful
Etymology
From the prefix 'il-' (not) + 'legal'. Literally means 'not legal'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'il-' means 'not'. So, 'illegal' is 'not legal'.