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- pronunciation:
- ih
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 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
contrary to law, rules, or the like; unlawful.
He was arrested for illegal possession of a gun.That is an illegal move in this game.
- synonyms:
- illegitimate, illicit, outlawed, proscribed, unlawful
- antonyms:
- lawful, legal, legitimate, licit
- similar words:
- banned, criminal, forbidden, unconstitutional, under-the-counter, under-the-table, wildcat, wrongful
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| definition 2: |
in computer science, not recognizable or acceptable in a computer program; not performable.
an illegal operation |
| related words: |
wrong |
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| derivation: |
illegally (adv.) |
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