illegal

• Descreve algo que é proibido por lei ou não permitido por regras oficiais.

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.

   Proibido por lei

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

   Sinônimosbannedcriminalforbiddenillegitimateillicitoutlawedprohibitedunlawful

   Antônimoslawfullegallegitimate

2. Against the rulesA2informalsport

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

   Ilegal

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbannedforbiddenprohibited

   Antônimoslegalpermissible