illegal

• Describe algo que está prohibido por la ley o que no está permitido por las normas oficiales, o que se realiza al margen de la legalidad.

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.

   Prohibido por ley

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

   Sinónimosbannedcriminalforbiddenillegitimateillicitoutlawedprohibitedunlawful

   Antónimoslawfullegallegitimate

2. Against the rulesA2informalsport

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

   Contrario a las reglas (en un juego o deporte)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbannedforbiddenprohibited

   Antónimoslegalpermissible