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    Ilegal (en. Illegal)

    i.le.gal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action or situation that contravenes the law.
    The sale of illegal products is punishable by law.
    La venta de productos ilegales está penada por la ley.
    Person who engages in any prohibited activity.
    Illegals crossing the border often face many risks.
    Los ilegales que cruzan la frontera a menudo enfrentan muchos riesgos.
    adjective
    That is prohibited by law.
    Drug trafficking is an illegal activity.
    El tráfico de drogas es una actividad ilegal.
    That lacks legality or is not valid within the legal framework.
    His contract is illegal because it was signed by an unauthorized person.
    Su contrato es ilegal porque fue firmado por una persona no autorizada.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'illegalis', meaning 'not in accordance with the law'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    illegal activity
    Any action that violates the law.
    actividad ilegal
    illegal immigrant
    Person who enters a country without proper documentation.
    inmigrante ilegal
    illegal vote
    Vote cast under conditions that do not comply with legality.
    voto ilegal

    Related Words

    illicit
    That is prohibited by law.
    ilícito
    crime
    Action that breaks criminal law.
    delito
    punishable
    That can be subject to sanction or punishment by law.
    sancionable

    Slang Meanings

    Illegality
    The illegality of his actions could cost him his freedom.
    La ilegalidad de sus acciones le podría costar la libertad.
    Coyote
    Hiring a coyote to cross the border is a dangerous and illegal practice.
    Contratar a un coyote para cruzar la frontera es una práctica peligrosa e ilegal.