Labagsabatas (en. Illegal)

la-bag-sa-ba-tas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act or deed that violates existing laws.
The act of stealing is an illegal act.
Ang pagnanakaw ay isang labagsabatas na kilos.
The condition of being against the law.
His imprisonment is the result of his illegal activities.
Ang kanyang pagkakakulong ay bunga ng kanyang labagsabatas na gawain.

Etymology

From the word 'labag' meaning 'to violate' and 'batas' meaning 'law'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

illegal activity
actions against the law
labagsabatas na gawain

Related Words

law
Rules or regulations that exist in a society.
batas
violation
The act of breaching a law or regulation.
paglabag

Slang Meanings

Against the law
What you did is against the law, that's why we need to hide.
Yung ginawa mo, labagsabatas, kaya kailangan nating magtago.
Prohibited
That's prohibited, it's against the law, I don't like that.
Bawal 'yan, labagsabatas 'yun, ayaw ko sa ganyan.
Rebellious
You're really rebellious, your vibes are against the law.
Suwail ka talaga, mga labagsabatas ang trip mo.