English · Adjectives
illegal
/ɪˈliː.ɡəl/
[/ɪˈliː.ɡəl/]
unlawful, forbidden
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Not allowed by law.
Example
It is illegal to park your car in front of the hospital entrance.
It is illegal to park your car in front of the hospital entrance.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'illegalis', from 'in-' (not) plus 'legalis'.
How & Where It’s Used
Warns about acts forbidden by law.