illegal
/ɪˈliːɡəl/
noun
- A person who lives or works in a country without official permission.
- The charity provides legal help for illegals seeking asylum.
- Many illegals risk their lives crossing the border.
- The government is debating new policies regarding illegals.
adjective
- Against the law; not allowed by the rules of a country or state.
- It is illegal to drive without a license.
- The company was fined for illegal dumping of waste.
- In many places, hunting certain animals is illegal.
- Not allowed by the official rules of a sport, game, or organization.
- The chess club banned that illegal opening strategy.
- The referee called an illegal move and gave the other player a penalty.
- Using your hands in soccer is illegal except for the goalkeeper.