illegal

Word parts

il- + legal

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪˈliːɡəl/
• (US) enPR: ĭ.lē'gəl, IPA ^(key): /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ or [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ]

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: il‧le‧gal

Adjective

Positive illegal

Comparative more illegal

Superlative most illegal

1. An illegal act or object is one that does not follow the law.
   • Antonym: legal

   This drug is illegal in that country. If you are caught with it, you will be arrested.

Related words

• illegally