illegal

• Qui est interdit par la loi ou non autorisé par les règles officielles.

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.

   illicite / interdit par la loi

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

   Synonymesbannedcriminalforbiddenillegitimateillicitoutlawedprohibitedunlawful

   Antonymeslawfullegallegitimate

2. Against the rulesA2informalsport

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

   Interdit (dans un jeu)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbannedforbiddenprohibited

   Antonymeslegalpermissible