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Unlawful means not sanctioned by or according to law: an unlawful claim to the inheritance; to take unlawful advantage of the trading situation. Illegitimate means lacking legal or traditional right or rights: an illegitimate child; illegitimate use of privileged knowledge.
an offensive word for someone who lives or works in another country when they do not have the legal right to do this: He said ID cards would make it easier to deport illegals. Synonym. illegal immigrant. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
adjective. 1. forbidden by law; unlawful; illicit. 2. unauthorized or prohibited by a code of official or accepted rules. noun. 3. a person who has entered or attempted to enter a country illegally. Collins English Dictionary.
Illegal refers most specifically to violations of statutes or codified rules: illegal seizure of property. Illegitimate means lacking legal or traditional rights: illegitimate use of privileged information.
Something illegal is against the law or breaks the rules. If you're reading this in jail, you've probably done something illegal, and if you're not in jail, there's plenty of time to obey the law.
adjective. /ɪˈliːɡl/ not allowed by the law. illegal drugs/firearms/substances. She promised to crack down on illegal immigration. illegal immigrants/aliens. His illegal activities landed him in jail several times. illegal mining/fishing/gambling. These proposals are unethical and possibly illegal.
