I. (ˈ)i(l), ə+ adjective
Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French illégal, from Medieval Latin illegalis, from Latin in- in- (I) + legalis legal — more at legal
: contrary to or violating a law or rule or regulation or something else (as an established custom) having the force of law : unlawful , illicit
the illegal use of taxpayers' money
illegal trade restrictions
an illegal trial
an illegal pitching technique in baseball
an illegal chess move
— compare nonlegal
• il·legally “+ adverb
II. (ˈ)i(l), əˌ noun
( -s )
: an illegal immigrant