illegal

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch das Gesetz verboten ist oder nicht durch offizielle Regeln erlaubt ist.

Describes something that is forbidden by law or not allowed by official rules.

1. Prohibited by lawA2formallegal

   Forbidden by law; not allowed by official rules or regulations.

   Gesetzlich verboten

   • It is illegal to drive without a license.
   • The court ruled that the contract was illegal.
   • Possessing this substance is illegal in most countries.

   Synonymebannedcriminalforbiddenillegitimateillicitoutlawedprohibitedunlawful

   Antonymelawfullegallegitimate

2. Against the rulesA2informalsport

   Not allowed according to the rules of a game or sport.

   Verboten

   • The referee called an illegal move during the match.
   • That tackle was illegal and resulted in a penalty.
   • The player was disqualified for an illegal action.

   Synonymebannedforbiddenprohibited

   Antonymelegalpermissible