Illegal (Adjective)
Meaning
Prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules; "an illegal chess move".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company was fined for making illegal payments to government officials to secure the contract.
- The referee called an illegal block on the defensive player, resulting in a penalty.
- The new policy prohibits employees from engaging in any illegal activities during work hours.
- The judge ruled that the search was illegal because it was conducted without a warrant.
- The athlete was disqualified from the competition for using an illegal substance to enhance performance.