adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )i(l)- ' l ē -g ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French illegal, from Medieval Latin illegalis, from Latin in- + legalis legal
Date: 1538
: not according to or authorized by law : UNLAWFUL , ILLICIT also : not sanctioned by official rules (as of a game)
– il · le · gal · i · ty \ ˌ i-li- ' ga-l ə -t ē \ noun
– il · le · gal · ly \ ( ˌ )i(l)- ' l ē -g ə -l ē \ adverb